The 3E is a 1.5 L (1,456 cc) SOHC version. Output ranged from 79 PS (58 kW) to 88 PS (65 kW) at 6,000 rpm with 87 lb·ft (118 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm to 89 lb·ft (121 N·m) of torque at 4,800 rpm. It appeared in 1986, and was discontinued after 1994. The 3E engines appeared in both carbureted (3E) and fuel-injected (3E-E) applications. The 3E-TE, appearing in 1986, was a turbocharged engine producing 115 PS (85 kW) at 5,600 rpm with 17.5 kg·m (172 N·m; 127 lb·ft) of torque at 3,200 rpm.
Applications:
- Toyota Corolla/Sprinter EE98V (Van)
- Toyota Corolla/Sprinter EE107V/EE108G (Van/Wagon)
- Toyota Corona ET176V (Van)
- Toyota Starlet EP71
- Toyota Tercel/Corolla II/Corsa EL31
The '3E' and '3E-E' engines are considered slightly less reliable than other Toyota engines, although they are also among the easiest engines to service. The most common problems affecting these engines are premature valve stem seal (nitrile) failure, carbon buildup on the intake valves, and collapse of the oil control ring on the piston. Any of these conditions can lead to rough idling, stalling, and fouled spark plugs, and therefore need to be differentially diagnosed. The valve stem seals, at least, can be replaced with silicone or viton-based seals which last much longer.
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