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Need a reliable replacement engine for your Toyota Crown?
Engine Finders specializes in Crown engines with solutions for A25A-FXS hybrid and T24A-FTS turbo petrol units across all S235 variants.
Includes updated piston rings for S210 2.5L A25A-FXS engines prone to oil consumption.
Full teardown with upgraded VVT-i solenoids to resolve S180 3.5L 2GR-FKS cold-start issues.
Refurbished hybrid transaxles with reinforced MG1 stator for S235 Crown Hybrid reliability.
Plug-and-play units for S170 2JZ-GE engines with intact cylinder heads and low mileage.
Hybrid-specific refurbishment with new inverter coolant pumps for S235 Crown Sport.
Low-mileage take-outs from UK-sourced S210/S235 with full service history and EGR deleted.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Toyota Crown replacement engines. From the A25A-FXS hybrid powertrain in early XV70 Crowns to the turbocharged T24A-FTS found across all S235 models, we support the full Crown lineage (XV50/XV70/S235, 2012 - present). Whether you're contending with A25A-FXS inverter coolant leaks across hybrid XV70 variants or T24A-FTS timing chain tensioner wear in all S235 petrol models, Engine Finders delivers series-specific rebuilds engineered to OEM tolerances - backed by Toyota Technical Service Bulletins T-SB-0015-22 and T-SB-0042-23.
All S235 Crown variants (Athlete, Estate, Sport) share the T24A-FTS 2.4L turbo engine and its failure-prone tensioner assembly (OEM 13561-0R010), subject to Toyota T-SB-0042-23. We retrofit reinforced guides and updated tensioners across every S235 build - preventing catastrophic chain skip before 100k miles.
XV70 Crown hybrids (2018 - 2022) universally suffer from A25A-FXS inverter coolant leaks due to brittle hose clamps (OEM 90467-12058). Our rebuilds include upgraded PTFE-lined hoses and torque-verified clamp assemblies - addressing the root cause identified in Toyota T-SB-0015-22 across all XV70 hybrid trims.
Early XV50 Crowns (2012 - 2018) with the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 exhibit excessive oil use from piston ring land wear - a series-wide flaw (OEM piston rings: 13101-0R040). We install updated low-tension ring packs validated by Toyota ISTA DTC P1421 resolution protocols, restoring consumption to <0.5L/1,000 miles.
Both T24A-FTS (S235) and A25A-FXS (XV70) engines use identical EGR coolers (OEM 25620-0R030) prone to thermal fatigue cracking. Our remanufactured units include revised coolant flow paths and updated gasket materials - eliminating carbon buildup recurrence across all post-2018 Crown variants.
XV70 Crown hybrids share the P610 transaxle (OEM 31200-0R070), where HV battery communication faults trigger false ‘Check Hybrid System’ warnings. We reprogram ECU parameters using TechInfo calibration files 3814522-001 through 3814522-008 - resolving CAN bus mismatches across all hybrid drivetrain configurations.
All Crown petrol engines (2GR-FKS, A25A-FXS, T24A-FTS) suffer intake valve coking due to shared Toyota D-4S injection architecture. We perform walnut blasting with OEM-spec valve clearance verification (spec: 0.20 - 0.25mm intake), restoring airflow across XV50/XV70/S235 series without ECU reflashing.
XV70 and S235 Crowns use identical hydraulic engine mounts (OEM 12305-0R060) with adaptive damping - but S235’s stiffer subframe accelerates bushing fatigue. We install reinforced mounts with updated fluid viscosity (Toyota Spec 08886-80012) calibrated for each chassis generation’s NVH targets.
From XV50’s 89661-30230 ECU to S235’s 89661-0R151, Crown engines require precise immobiliser synchronisation. We flash all replacement ECUs using Toyota Techstream v18+ with VIN-specific seed-key pairing - ensuring plug-and-play operation across every Crown variant without dealer intervention.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Toyota Crown replacement engines. Whether addressing AR/GR engine oil consumption in early S140 - S170 generations or A25A-FXS hybrid pump failures across S210/S220 models, we provide OEM-spec solutions built for the entire Crown lineage.
The Toyota Crown has spanned over 16 generations since 1955, with critical engine evolutions occurring across S120 - S130 (M/RZ engines), S140 - S170 (JZ/GR/AR families), and S210 - S220 (TNGA-based A25A-FXS/A25A-FXE hybrids). All GR-series petrol engines (S140 - S170, 2001 - 2018) share identical piston ring land wear patterns under 150,000 miles, while AR engines across S150 - S170 suffer from PCV-related sludge regardless of trim (Athlete, Royal, Majesta). Toyota Technical Service Bulletin EG-019-04 (2016) addressed hybrid coolant pump failures across all A25A-FXS Crown variants (2018 - present), a flaw inherited from shared TNGA-K architecture with Camry and Lexus ES.
Engine families span multiple Crown generations and trim levels, with shared architecture dictating common failure points:
All GR-series engines (1GR/2GR/3GR) share identical engine mounts (part 12305-48030) across Crown and Lexus GS, enabling cross-platform compatibility for reconditioned units.
For Crown owners, engine choice depends on generation-wide failure patterns: GR-series units require updated VVT-i lines (90917-06059), while A25A hybrids demand replacement of the redesigned coolant pump (16400-31150) per TSB EG-019-04. Used JZ engines carry high risk due to universal oil pump gear wear - reconditioned units with hardened replacements are strongly recommended.
All Crown engines undergo series-specific quality assurance: GR/V6 units receive 72-hour hot-torque validation, while A25A hybrids undergo full hybrid system simulation using Toyota Techstream diagnostics.
Our reconditioned Crown engines follow generation-specific rebuild protocols:
Every unit undergoes 4-hour dyno testing simulating real-world load profiles across Athlete, Royal, and Majesta power bands, with compression and leak-down results certified to Toyota ISTA standards for the entire Crown series.
All rebuilt Crown engines include a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty covering mechanical failure of reconditioned components.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website - warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family, mileage, and diagnostic history. Always confirm supplier-specific terms before purchase.
When your engine fails, Toyota Crown engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
1. Hybrid System Isolation: Disconnect HV battery & verify hybrid ECU sleep mode using Techstream v16.20+; Crown-specific step prevents accidental inverter damage during removal.
2. V35A-FTS Turbo Calibration: Install updated wastegate actuator (OEM 21102-0R090) and calibrate via Techstream Active Test - critical for Crown Sport’s 0 - 60mph consistency.
3. A25A-FXS Oil Control Valve Refit: Replace with revised OCV (OEM 15350-0R080) per TSB T-SB-0017-23; prevents cold-start misfires unique to Crown’s hybrid start-stop sequencing.
4. Timing Chain Tensioner Upgrade: For M20A engines (2020 - 2022), install reinforced tensioner (OEM 13551-0R100) - prevents rattle at 1,800rpm per Crown owner forum data.
5. Hybrid Motor Mount Alignment: Use laser jig (Toyota SST 09960-80200) to align transaxle within 0.3mm tolerance - ensures silent cabin operation post-swap.
6. Final Hybrid Handshake Validation: Run 12-minute hybrid system initialization with Techstream; verify MG1/MG2 sync, inverter temp stability, and regen torque mapping - Crown-specific pass/fail criteria.