mike92runnerSR5

So my mechanic working on my 3vze HG calls and says he has some bad news. After dissassembling the top of my engine down below the valve covers he said he found oil in the galley around the knock sensor. He says there shouldn't be any oil there and I probably have a crack inside the block.
He also found coolant all the way up to my air filter and inside the breather hose...and he's not sure how it got there. He thinks the exhaust side block is cracked. Anyways... he suggests I go for a rebuilt longblock if I decide to fix it. Hasn't been a very good couple of days. Can anyone confirm his diagnosis? Appreciate any comments from anyone who has had similiar symptoms. Thanks.

keithguts

He sounds right to me..................

mike92runnerSR5

I should add he is a former toyota tech for over 20 yrs..so he's probably right I guess...aren't there galley plugs somewhere?

mike92runnerSR5

I should also mention he thinks the engine "hydro-locked" when the gasket blew. So I guees that would explain the damage.

TNRabbit

It sure would.

mike92runnerSR5

well...I guess it's either a longblock or sell for parts...only has 127K. had V06 HG done @ 70K.

TNRabbit

Somebody in here was offering an entire 3vze engine in the past day or two...check in this forum...

TNRabbit

I was wrong; here's the link to the guy selling his 3vze:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t190087.html

mike92runnerSR5

thanks..I'll check it out...looks like he's in cali..and it has 243K...I think I'll pass on that one..

mike92runnerSR5

has anyone ever used Import Engine Specialties for a motor? He's about 1.5 hrs away from me.

mike92runnerSR5

has a good price for a rebuilt..and will use the parts I bought for the HG job..for a reduced price on the longblock..