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Tennesseestorm · 11-03-2007, 08:32 PM

I have heard that all T100s have a high potential of headgasket failure, especially the 3.0L models. I have also heard it was a very weak engine.

I found a 94' T100 DX 4wd, with the base 3.0L engine and automatic transmission. Its a regular cab (with options like tilt, cruise, AM-FM-cassette, etc) and in GC for $3200. It has 220K and runs perfectly as stated by the owner. He said there was never overheating, nor was a HG replaced. Is it likely that this was changed before and he does not know it? I would think @ 220K, it would have blown out by now? I think there was a recall on them. If it was to go bad, would Toyota still honor it?

Any advice appreciated.

11-03-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tennesseestorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NE Tennessee Posts: 64	Steer clear of the 3.0L engine? I have heard that all T100s have a high potential of headgasket failure, especially the 3.0L models. I have also heard it was a very weak engine. I found a 94' T100 DX 4wd, with the base 3.0L engine and automatic transmission. Its a regular cab (with options like tilt, cruise, AM-FM-cassette, etc) and in GC for $3200. It has 220K and runs perfectly as stated by the owner. He said there was never overheating, nor was a HG replaced. Is it likely that this was changed before and he does not know it? I would think @ 220K, it would have blown out by now? I think there was a recall on them. If it was to go bad, would Toyota still honor it? Any advice appreciated. Last edited by Tennesseestorm; 11-03-2007 at 08:38 PM.