Tseeker Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hey! I figured I'd start a new post since this just came up. I have a 1996 pathfinder 3.3l LE with worn rockers and rocker rods(?) New parts come close enough to the cost of a used engine so I'm trying junkyards to see what I can find. But, there are no '96 engines close enough that aren't past the 200k mile mark! So I called a salvage yard close to me that had a '97 3.3 and they said that the engines are different and won't work. I had tried researching this out and asked around on different forums including in my old post and I thought they were the same or at least there were only minor changes. But now I guess I need to double check. Right now I need to get it back on the road quickly, so I'm hoping to just swap out the parts and store the engine for a later transplant. Sorry guys if I'm a getting annoying! I just want to make sure before I get in too deep! You all have been a big help so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 As far as I know '96-00 all use the same VG33 engine...after '00 they upgraded to the VQ3.5L.I could be wrong. regardless there are lots of threads detailing swapping the VG33 into older trucks that had a VG30 and also using VG30 cams in the VG33 so things should be mostly interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 They are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseeker Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks I looked it up after he said 3.4l, and nada, Guess that's why I'm not ordering from that salvage yard I'm going to get the 97 engine. Hopefully I won't have to bug you guys again after this! Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Sorry guys if I'm a getting annoying! I just want to make sure before I get in too deep! You all have been a big help so far Look here you annoying $#@! .. they are the same! I kid! I kid! There are some minor changes that do not affect the engine block like the emissions charcoal canister placement but, like bush and beast have already stated, they are interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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