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I know this is an old post, but it appears the timing belt is off a tooth.

I see the 1MZ-FE 3.0L used in many Toyota's and Lexus. I need an engine for a 2001 RX 300, will any 1MZ-FE 3.0L from a different car such as the Highlander, other Lexus cars work if installed in the RX300? I realize the wire harness, and other addon's may be different, I am just talking about the engine itself, thanks

Thanks, I will check

It appears the wheels will fit, since they all have the same bolt pattern. I can also find the correct tires, but I don't see any wheel offset settings. I suppose this is available from Lexus.

Will wheels from later model RX 330, 350 Lexus work on the RX 300's? I know the tire size is different, but what about the offset, etc.,

I have used metal wheel polish, and it works fine if the lights are not too bad. The 3M Headlight Restore for me worked the best so far.

Light switch?

other then a RX300, 89 Foxbody Mustang, 85 Foxbody LTD, a F250 and a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer

I have seen the older Explorers with 300k, (96-01 V8) but they are known for transmission failures long before the engine goes. As for the Lexus RX, I have owned several of the RX 300, and seen those with nearly 400k and still running ok. It really depends on the maintenance, a lot of that now a days is listed in a CarFax Report, if done at a reputable shop. The only problems I see with newer RX350's is not so much the engine or trans, but electrical gremlins. Good luck with your new Lexus!

I have an 2001 RX300 with the Toyota 1MZ-FE 3.0L Engine. I see this engine was installed in many Toyota's and wanted to know if the engine was the same in all Toyota/Lexus? I realize the wire harness and some of the electricals may be different, also front wheel drive and AWD engines appear to be different. I need a FWD Engine, can I use it from any of the FWD Toyota's/Lexus or is there any mechanical difference such as cams, mounting assy., etc., thanks! I'm also currently looking at a wrecked 99 Lexus ES 300 with the same FWD engine.