The following is a list of common OEM Gen 3 3S-GTE parts numbers or substitutions.
Air Temp Sensor: 89424-12010 (Sensor, Inlet Air Temp for EFI) Alternator Assembly: 27060-74500 12V 90A Distributor Cap Sub Assembly: 19101-88364 Engine Overhaul Kit 04111-74541 Engine Overhaul Kit (“Valve Grind” - all of the gaskets in the head): 04112-74521 * Engine Room Wiring Harness: 82111-17583, List Price is $956.93 ** Exhaust Manifold to Head Gasket: 17173-88480 Hose, Water By-Pass #4: 16281-88461 Hose from Hell, Water By-Pass #5: 16282-88480 Idler #1: 13505-88480 Idler #2: 13503-63011 (same as USDM models) Igniter Coil: 90919-02209 (same as 5SFE's) Igniter: 89621-26010 (same as 5SFE) Intake Manifold Gasket: 17177-88460 Map Sensor: 89420-17050 (Sensor, Turbo Pressure) O2 Sensor: 89465-29805 Oil Pipe Joint Gasket: 15526-88480 (need 2 for the large banjo type fitting) Oil Pipe Outlet Gasket: 15472-88480 Oil Pump Assembly: 15100-88460 PCV valve is the same as the newer Camry - Part number: #PCV-301 Rotor: 19102-74040 Spark Plug Wires: 90919-21581 - $74.00 Spark Plugs, Iridium: 90919-01180-83 Thermostat: 90916-03100 ***Thermostat: 90916-03117 (Substitute: From Land Cruiser) Timing Belt: 13568-79105 - $32.00 Turbo oil inlet gasket: 15471-88380 Turbo oil pipe, No1: 15481-88480 Valve cover Grommet: 90480-18001 Valve cover main gasket: 11213-88480 Valve cover smaller gasket: 11214-88480 Water Outlet Gasket: 16341-88460 Water Outlet: 16304-88463 Water Outlet Housing: 16303-88460 Water Outlet O-Ring: 90301-40005 Water Pump Assembly: 16100-79235 Water Pump Assembly substitution: 16100-79225 (from 3SGE I think) - $142.00
*Gasket Set for head The main differences between the Gen 2 and Gen 3 are primarily in the head so crossing to the Celica ST205 "valve-grind" or "head set" will work. The part number in the 97 EPC is accurate but it has since been subbed. Part # 04112-74521. This is the gasket set for a head job and it does not come with the block seals/gaskets. It does come with the head gasket naturally. The seals for the block (crank, rear, etc.) are the same as the USDM model so they're easy to obtain, except for the oil pump gasket, which is definitely different. Comparing the original water pump to a standard USDM unit, they are identical. So you can clean up the old housing and use the regular water pump for the Gen3 application.
**Engine Room Body Harness It goes from the ECU to the front kick panel (is not one that attaches to the engine). This is the one that is often cut when you get an engine or clip. It would be easier and more cost effective to simply modify your existing harness. Part # 82111-17583 - List Price is $956.93
***Thermostat The thermostat from Land Cruiser fits and works fine in the Gen 3 3S-GTE. The temperature that the valve opens is the same. The Part number is: 90916-03117. The thermostat made for the US 3SGTE is too small in size.
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