What cars came with the 1MZ-FE?
Which Cars Have the 1MZ-FE engine?
- Toyota Camry (1993-2002)
- Lexus ES 300 & Toyota Windom (1993-2003) Japanese market only.
- Toyota Avalon (1994-2004)
- Toyota Pronard (2000) Japanese market only.
- Toyota Sienna (1997-2002)
- Toyota Mark II Wagon (1997-2001) Japanese market only.
- Toyota Solara (1998-2003)
Where are the camshafts on a Toyota 1MZ Fe?
The exhaust camshafts are driven by a single timing belt, and a gear on the exhaust camshaft engages with a gear on the intake camshaft to drive it. The camshaft journal is supported at 5 places between the valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the cylinder head.
What kind of engine does the Toyota 1MZ-FE have?
Toyota 1MZ-FE: Engine Basics and Specs. The 1MZ-FE uses a closed deck V6 design with an aluminum cylinder block and aluminum cylinder heads. Part of the reason Toyota went to an all aluminum design is to decrease total engine weight. Toyota also used a very lightweight rotating assembly in hopes of creating a smoother and more efficient engine.
What makes a Toyota 3MZ FE engine shake?
Toyota fixed that problem on the 3MZ-FE engine by installing a new flat-type knock sensor. VVT-i components are a headache also. It leaks with oil or fails, causing shaking operation and drop of power. The engine with failed VVT actuator sounds like a diesel. It is worth mentioning that the engine has an aluminum block, which is not rebuildable.
How big is the intake valve on a Toyota 1MZ?
The intake valve diameter is 34.0 mm (1.33 in) and the exhaust valve diameter is 27.3 mm (1.07 in). Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of an outer shim type system, in which valve adjusting shims are located above the valve lifters. This permits replacement of the shims without removal of the camshafts.