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Toyota S engine

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  • Cracked blocks on early turbos 3S-GTE before late 1997 One source so far

    What to check: Look for coolant loss and ask for the engine's history.

    Wikipedia says Toyota revised the 3S-GTE's block casting in late 1997, adding support around the head to prevent cracking. US cars are older than the change.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (S engine)