mr.c68

Looking for opinions based on experience. The 3.0 in my 4runner needs a valve job. #3 cylinder misfire, 110 psi compression, leak down shows burnt exhaust valve. I have a spare 3.0 which I pulled because of a bad rod knock but which otherwise was rebuilt top to bottom & has about 30k miles since. Which one is going to cost more to fix & which one is a faster fix.

TNRabbit

IMO a valve job will always be easier than replacing a rod & trying to figure out if it caused any more damage....

bone collector

pull the heads off the spare motor, and put them on the motor in your truck. less down time. a little more work

mr.c68

That is a good idea, thank you.