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1999 Lexus RX 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine.
Mileage: 123,000 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2011

1mzfe engine

Would toyota camry 1mzfe engine fit 1999 lexus rx300 awd
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Answer

Replied on February 14, 2011

No engines are interchangeable these days. You car has an operating system for one specific engine and nothing else. It's also against Federal law to modify a Federally emission certified vehicle in any way.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on February 15, 2011

Thanks for reply. So it is possible to replace my rx300 engine short block by any other 1mzfe short block (like camry, sienna,avalon and highlander)

Tiny Response from nergui
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Replied on February 15, 2011

That is a question to put to a salvage yard as they have access to interchange books that the rest of us don't have. They can tell you if the block is exactly the same or not.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on February 16, 2011

Thanks for the reply I'll ask them.

Tiny Response from nergui
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