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3VZE-Replace head gasket or swap in another engine?

Old 06-03-2009, 07:59 AM
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3VZE-Replace head gasket or swap in another engine?

Ok, so a head gasket finally blew on my stock 1990 3VZE xcab pickup with 252,XXX miles on it. Would it be worth doing a rebuild (head gasket set, pistons, rings, timing belt, pulleys, oil pump, etc), or should I swap in a remanufactured? Or lower milage engine? What else should I check out If I rebuild? Which one is more cost effective? I love this truck and just started planning some mods when the gasket blew. HELP!!
Old 06-03-2009, 08:23 AM
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There are many, MANY long, detailed threads about this exact circumstance/procedure. Search on "3vze head gasket" and ye shall find more than you can read in a couple of hours...
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