Installing Toyota RAV4 3.5L Engine In a Toyota Sienna | Engine Swap

Applies to 2007 - 2010 Toyota Sienna.
First Part - Removing the Engine - • Toyota Sienna and RAV4...

[@really_jack]

dropping a comment to commend your thorough documentation. glad there’s no music or extreme guitar intro 😁

[@robvlob]

Sorry I couldn't multiple up thumb your comment. Music is so annoying. IMO if your not singing you don't need music.

[@florenciomendez8139]

Really enjoyed the 13 minute engine installation. I know enough of the detail to understand what you did. Truely well done.

[@MACTEPKBACC]

Praise God for the people like you, happywrenching! Without your videos I have no idea how to do this job! I bought my 2016 Sienna which has a water damage (needs to replace a piston(s) and rings, pushing rod etc.) You gave me a hope! Thank you very much!!!

[@macoy321]

@ Bro R - i agree

[@nedimodzackic2964]

One of the best how to video's I've seen.

[@isrealmontano4204]

Thank you for the video one of the best ones straight to business.hope to see more videos soon.

[@mohamedabdelsamie3128]

HEY MAN , I HAVE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING VIDEO WAS A GREAT HELP FOR ME IN A DO IT YOURSELF JOB FOR MY 2007 VAN

[@jirojosephesman8175]

Great video .. you made me too grateful for the opportunity and vivid explanation. I can't wait for a timing belt due change...and all possibility teaching ahead..be blessed

[@SplaKoW101]

Brovo nice job! black bolt for tq was to be installed and "torqued" first; and there is a second coolant bleed valve on top of thermostat housing. But im impressed it was done with a few jacks and jack stands!

[@flexjay87]

Job well done. I wonder how many people watching something like this for the first time, have any understanding on just how difficult this type of thing is !

[@katydid5088]

It's not super difficult really, just time consuming. You have to careful and know the schematics for your engine so you can find the easiest way to disconnect everything. Honda's and Toyota's are generally designed as "an engineers car" because the frequency of maintenance intervals regulated by the Japanese government, everything is designed to be well built but also relatively easy to service. The engine bay tends to be smaller on an Asian import vehicle (skipping Hyundai and Kia, both with quality and longevity issues) but almost everything else about them is better designed for servicing than a European vehicle. I HATE how Ford builds their cars nowadays. Chevy is almost always known for being the cheap man's cop out when it comes to ride and vehicle quality, and nothing will convince me that both manufacturer's don't place their O2 sensors in weird and tiny (read: almost impossible to reach) places for no good reason. (i.e Engineering students who have rarely had to take apart their own cars from top to bottom BEFORE they've ever had to design a new vehicle for the masses.) If you want your mechanic to stop hating you, don't get one. Or maybe DO. That's probably how they stay in business.

[@georgefisher1719]

Amazing swap done with minimal fuss has to the best on utube ever ....

[@deft1abc1]

Jesus man you are talented to do all this work .

[@dcpc08161992]

Good lord, you made it looks so easy (I know it is not easy). The one thing I would do while the engine is out, get new belt and all those hoses :).

[@ellenmaddux8768]

mechanic with clean hands! love the gloves

[@tonypena2542]

Thank you for showing us how to swap an engine I just did my own swapping myself and I did it the way you show in yours it help me a lot thanks again and keep the good work 👍

[@happywrenching]

Glad to hear that!

[@slowerdaddy]

Holly shit! I don’t think I could ever be able to do this sophisticated task. You rocks! Now I know why electric car are so appealing coz they’re so much simplified.

[@chuckforget2854]

Wonderfully detailed teaching video, thank you

[@JuzticeLeone]

Excellent job on this swop and video

[@robvlob]

In the future I think it would be cool to see a prius C made into a hot hatch by swapping a sienna hybrid drive train. In a car that's a ton lighter I bet the prius C would at least run high 5s to low 6s in 0-60.

[@jayveecee1]

Beautiful work Bro, thank you!

[@tombiondi9969]

Following this now for my ‘09 Highlander. This has been a huge help, thanks! Interesting difference.... I don’t have an oil light on the cluster but a low warning light in the center stack. No big deal, I’ll hook up a gauge to prime it. Also, if I remove the IGN and Fuel pump relay, It won’t do anything. Do you have keyless start on yours? I had to reinstall the IGN relay to get it turn over. Just an FYI for anyone else. I originally had the factory oil cooler which I didn’t swap over. If anyone is looking for that complete setup or Avalon wiring harness just hit me up.

[@happywrenching]

Nope, there was no keyless start on mine so that may have something to do with it. Pulling the fuel pump relay should be enough. Hope it works out for you!

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you for both great videos, you present such a wonderful chuck of knowledge between both of them. Could you estimate approx how much time it took to break down the engine and pull it out and then how much time to reinstall the new RAV4 engine? Why would put a RAV4 engine instead of getting the exact engine for the vehicle? It was amazing how you were able to lift that Sienna that high to pull out the engine. Good tip for the radiator refills with the breather valve. But did you know that there is a proper way to fully bleed the radiator/heater system to remove all air bubbles? I didn’t but found a very helpful video about how to do it, look for “The car care nut” here on YT, a Master Toyota Technician named AMD. Last question if you don’t mind, without taking out the engine would it be possible to replace the cam cover gasket and spark plug valve seals on the back of the engine? Thank you very much!

[@jayveecee1]

Thank you for this awesome video.

[@fadffds]

very nice video. Got a rav4 v6 and now i got the idea. suscribed

[@cobravenum]

awesome video, looks like you have at least some back ground in mechanic work. How long did you take to do this.

[@flygood]

Excellent Video Editing

[@phillippardo5712]

Absolutely insane! I have a rear main seal leak which might lead to somebody having to do this job because this is wayyyy beyond my abilities.

[@beachboy4727]

Great Vid! I want to know what your opinion is of putting the 07-10 2GR-FE engine into a 04-06 3MZ-FE equipped Sienna (I have the 2005 XLE model). It appears that the transmission is that same, right? Would the exhaust, fuel, coolant, wiring, etc mate up? Would this be possible but a lot of work, like making adapter wire harnesses, aftermarket exhaust etc. Thanks

[@happywrenching]

Engine start up is at 11:30

[@2damecold]

this was very helpful i think i have a 2.5 4 cylinder

[@evanwarrenchuk6469]

U make it look so easy. I'm so scared to touch the old one let alone install another engine.

[@khimsophacarfixing]

That is a good work. I like it.

[@thomasedwards3372]

WELL DONE. YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY WAS THERE MUCH EDITING. JUST CURIOUS.

[@MrPortraitwedding]

Great video

[@ooscgt]

Awesome video

[@ramonvelez5620]

Good stuff!

[@v1kng99]

Thanks man

[@0impaler0]

great work bruv

[@happywrenching]

+0impaler0 Thanks man, I'm real happy with how this swap turned out.

[@truthtimetv4575]

amazing video of this process in a garage. Absolutely great stuff. Fleet farm battery?? That can only mean one thing. Cheese state brethren..

[@michaeljones1116]

Did you put together a list of seals, parts and tools you got to make this successful?

[@daymangiron1428]

que video mas bueno dios te bendiga amigo

[@geraldito7777]

THANKS !!

[@MattJonesYT]

That would also be a good time to fill in the motor mounts with window weld polyurethane

[@CarlosMartinez-fi1gu]

Gracias excelente información

[@For849]

Do we have to set to the right position before put 5 screws tie up between engine and transmission rotation.

[@michalp2362]

awesome!

[@MrSerpenttm]

Hi, happywrenching! What do you think about: 2.0L 1AZ-FE + AT replaced by a 2GR-FE 3.5L on a Toyota RAV4. Is it realy?

[@PauloRLustosa]

Muito bom vídeo. Obrigado.

[@OQureshii]

Would this be the same for a Lexus RX 350? Same procedure? Anything else I should look out for?

[@mansurbinaliyev9910]

Hi, I have a question. Can we put the 2007 7 or 8 Lexus 350 engine on 2005 Lexus es330, as well as the transmission.

[@robertwynkoop68]

wow, how did you ever figure out you had enough clearance to slide the assembly out the side like that. Cool, now I know this can be done without a car lift.

[@happywrenching]

+Robert Wynkoop Yep, you will need a pair of at least 6 ton jack stands to keep the van at that height. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@happywrenching]

Robert Wynkoop - can it be done? Yes, but in my opinion will take too much time and money.

[@jonbushee2180]

I had my timing belt done on my 05 sienna xle and the guy said he had to drop my cradle and a bunch of other stuff now itvover heats and my sway bars clunk not the links but what the connect to and my steering is way off any ideas

[@ricky0585]

I working on a avalon same engine as the sienna I need to swap the transmission is it easier to take both enige and transmission out ?

[@maxigakuo]

Thanks for a good video. had a question how do figure what engine fit what I have 2008 Lexus GS 350 and oil is burn is a headache. I see 2014 GS 350 using 3.5L is the same engine except the accessories. I would appreciate you answer thanks.

[@happywrenching]

I start by looking at online dealer parts websites and compare part numbers for major engine components. In your case, the 2008 and 2014 3.5 engine has the same short block, same cylinder heads, etc. Then I move on to eBay and compare photos of the two engines. Again, in your case, looks like there are 2007 - 2011 engines and 2012 - 2015 engines. The most obvious difference seems to be in the wire harness (which you will need to swap). Keep in mind this was a quick look but I think the 2014 will work with minimal part swapping. Note: the AWD and RWD 3.5 engines have different oil pan setups, so watch out for that. The engine in the video was listed as not compatible but in reality it was the same engine but needed a few parts swapped over (harness, fuel tube, and engine mount).

[@holleystein1625]

Is it the same swap in a 2006 sienna to another car? An if possible what can be interchangeable

[@mikeschuman8251]

About to do this on my avalon doesn’t seem that bad of a job

[@cacochivo]

Hey nice video and very detailing thank you. Do you have a video on a toyota sienna 2007 v6 3.5l headgasket removal

[@happywrenching]

+Andy S Nope, I don't have anything for the headgasket removal. Good luck!

[@TravisBiggie]

+Andy S headgasket(s)

[@jonsmith919]

The rav 4 fucking screams with this motor. I rented one back a few years

[@walaa1997]

Thanks I have some misunderstandings like I see the Toyota Sienna but the engine is toyota Rava

[@alltsab]

u should pull it up out is less moving parts than drop to the bottom.

[@happywrenching]

TubHmoob Tsab - I've done it both ways. Dropping from the bottom is faster and less of a hassle.

[@joeholland428]

happywrenching i have a 2008 highlander 3.5l that i have to pull the engine again (failed oil pump on rebuild). Last time i pulled the engine out the top. I have a big garage and jack stands and floor jack. Think it would be easier to go out the bottom second time?

[@nazarettos6987]

I need your help please. I got 2008 rav4 V6 and I was wondering about atf fluid change,does it have same transmission like sienna and same engine? Is there dipstick on that transmission?

[@KA-ym1hx]

It’s not so bad to do. You just need something to push the fluid into the transmission like a hand pump. Also you need a tool to read the transmission temp. You drain the oil with the car running at a certain temperature range. You can trick the car into telling you when the temp is in range by jumping your OBD port. There is a video of Tundra users that do this. Can confirm it works on 3G Sienna.

[@1jon439]

My 2014 dodge grand caravan engine has 112.048 miles. Can i put a Toyota engine on it

[@alisaleh4758]

Why did u swap the engine?

[@Millennium1Auto]

I have a 2008 rav 4 engine with out oil cooler going in to a 2008 higlinder . What are the differences. Someone told me you can transfer the oil cooler from old engine to the new one

[@ryansilva9397]

El Mero Mero just get a new Highlander engine Remember the RAV4 is a oppenet to the CRV which has it's bigger brother, the pilot. And the Highlander fights pilot in there.

[@valerioromero3713]

I have a 2004 sienna that has no rust at all but needs a new engine it has the 3.3L V6 ENGINE 3MZ-FE and I have one Toyota Solara that’s has the same engine with only 25000 miles, I can’t find any information on what needs to be transfer over, do you know what different between those two cars when it comes to engine swap?

[@happywrenching]

While I can't say for certain what needs to be transferred over, the general rule of thumb when manufacturers use the same engine, is to swap the long block and reuse all of the accessories - engine mounts, fuel lines, AC compressor, PS pump, exhaust manifold, etc. What I like to do is to go to rockauto.com, look at various parts for the year of the car and when clicking on the part number, they list all of the makes and models that the part is compatible with. If both cars are on the list then its most likely good to go.

[@bryanadu9808]

Which year's models are the rav 4 and Sienna

[@oconel10dark18]

I have a question, I have a Toyota Camry 2009 with a engine 2AZ-FE and I want to install a different engine which is the 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6, the question is, my car will acepte the new engine or I will have to replace the computer and do a tuning after install the new engine??

[@happywrenching]

I like this question because it comes up a lot and the bottom line is that it's not as simple as replacing a computer and tune. You will need to swap the engine and engine harness, computer, transmission, transmission computer, axles, and potentially the sub-frame. I'm sure there are more parts but in the end it will be too expensive.

[@FFNRT-ec8qq]

this cover 7:08 It is not in my car, can you give me the part number, would I buy it? thank

[@clonewarsstudio5609]

Wow!

[@georgemedley1310]

I got an estimate of 2500.00 dollars to replace the engine in my daughters 2006 Toyota solars is that about right

[@reyconcepcion134]

Can I do this With a sienna 2004 from a Rav 4 2015 ?

[@abdulazeezusman7451]

Honda Accord V6 how to fix automatic gear

[@baldoss676]

Tutorial de como quitar el motor de una toyota Highlander 4WD 2012.

[@JamesAutoDude]

So how do you disconnect the flex plate if the engine is seized 🤔

[@dannysmobilerepair1153]

when you uncouple the tranny from the engine, the torque converter will remain attached to the flex plate; then you will be able to remove all the converter bolts and the converter itself

[@Leo363615]

Hey just wondering what the engine swap?

[@elevatorman427]

Never did really catch if you said or not but, wheres there anything wrong with your old engine or did just swap

[@happywrenching]

+427 Elevating Productions There were a couple of problems - it had a huge oil leak at the timing cover which requires the engine to be removed and cover resealed. It was also knocking very loudly. Decided to just replace the engine.

[@elevatorman427]

oh okay we got a 137000 on a 2009 sienna with a 3.5 only knocking tapping it does is the piston slap or whatever you prefer to call it that Toyota assures is normal no oil leaks so far that I am aware of.

[@trey_rdee]

Is this engine the same in the rx350?

[@SortaProfessional89]

All this does is re-iterate why i don't work on cars anymore.

[@J2DaB33]

so why a rav4 into a siena versus the verse? I only ask bc i have a rav4 2004 and i am thinking rebuild or swap undecided

[@happywrenching]

rav4 engine was cheaper and had lower miles vs getting an engine from a sienna

[@jeancadet5862]

how much for everything

[@mrajj1261]

How many hours of labor took it to complete the job?

[@happywrenching]

I get this question a lot on different videos and its hard to answer since I film the video and that adds to the time. I spent 3 weeks working evenings to get this completed. I'd estimate around 35 - 45 hours of wrenching.

[@jo-tsk.williamsjr.710]

installing Toyota Avalon 2007 engine in the Toyota sienna 2013, is it possible?

[@happywrenching]

Looks like both use the 2GR-FE engine so I would say yes. You will probably have to reuse the sienna engine mounts, fuel line, and I'm sure other items.

[@reneg1366]

Sooo reason for "Rav4" engine in the Sienna?!?!...

[@ghaliagamer1112]

How chinch thermostat sienna 2008

[@azizdinazizdeen1924]

I have a 2009 Toyota sienna do you do engine swaps I need one done and how do I get in touch with you thanks.

[@happywrenching]

I do engine swaps but currently have a backlog of projects and not looking to take on anything new. Good luck with your project!

[@joshuav1088]

And they say Toyota’s don’t break ?

[@rideon6106]

nice job could you tell me were the Crankshaft Position Sensor is on a 2007 sienna thanks

[@joeholland428]

Ride on behind the ac compressor.

[@ryansilva9397]

HOW BOUT A HIGHLANDER HMM??

[@jonsmith919]

Ryan Silva highlander has this motor already. It hauls ass

[@JohnSmith-hl4bb]

The engine , they all the same as long as they are 2grfe.

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[@paulc2548]

Wow!!!!