Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I have a VN V6 engine in need of reconditioning, just after any advise on people to do it and any idea on prices.... central coast
as its in my 4runner mated to a five speed, does that mean it was origianlly a manual engine??? how do i tell

thanks

umr engines
7 Moss St Slacks Creek QLD 4127
ph: (07) 3208 0017 Motor Engineers & Repairers
http://www.engineproblem.com.au/main.htm

these guys are great