hey i got my camry stolen a while ago and got it back with a blown motor...well now im gonna replace the motor, problem is i need to find out what engines are compatible ie. the most eaisly replaceable motors. it had the 2.2 f.e. auto trans. in it im not sure if i can use say a 97 or 99 camry or the rav 4 motors anyone else know or been in this situation??? thanks!

 

For Camry, the 97 and 99 engines appear the same. The 1997 was improved over the 1996.

The 2000 engine appears to have changes to the injectors, IAC valve and a few other things.

Suggest sticking to 97-99 and making sure the engines emissions systems are the same. This being meeting either Federal or California emissions standards. There should be a sticker on the hood stating which standard the car was built to.

You can also ask at the Toyotanation website.