advice on finding parts to rebuild or replace engine

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tommy Dendy, May 20, 2026.

  1. Tommy Dendy

    Tommy Dendy New Member

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    I have a 2014 prius v trim three that has been diagnosed with a blown head gasket by a local toyota dealer. I wanted to keep it and I have tried to find a reman engine and a salvage engine or get it rebuilt by a local engine machine shop but the best salvage yard can't find anything with less than 150,000 miles to 200,000 and reman engine couldn't get a engine for 6-8 weeks local oreillys can't find a reman engine and the engine machine shop is having trouble finding pistons and rings. If I put $4-5 thousand in it I will be commited to keep it and can't afford a good rav4 or cr-v. Is there someone similar to LC engineering that handles prius v parts? Thanks!
     
    #1 Tommy Dendy, May 20, 2026
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    I would get a JDM engine from Tennessee JDM Motors in Memphis.
     
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    Thank you RJParker but I don't see the point of replacing a worn out engine with one that could have the same problem before veterans day. what should I be able to get for it as is for parts. Thanks
     
    #3 Tommy Dendy, May 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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    $1000 as is depending on the rest of the car. If you want to truly part it out and sell pieces on ebay you might do a little better but you may get a 1099 from them.

    A $1200 JDM is much better than that north american used engine you were trying to find. The smart move is to pick it up so you can inspect it.

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    A "Hybridpit Rebuilds" Gold rebuilt shipped to you or a shop might be $5k installed depending on your shop's install pricing. There is more install work here as the intake, exhaust, etc etc have to be moved from your engine

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    The JDM comes factory assembled with everything that is on your engine when removed.
     
    #4 rjparker, May 31, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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