runnaround

Hi guys,

Changed the oil in my 98 4runner with the 5vz-fe. Before draining the oil, I checked the dipstick and wiped it into a clean white rag. Green residue showed up on the rag. So I think coolant is getting into the oil. I have noticed coolant loss for sometime, but no sign of where it went till now. So I think it's the head-gaskets going. Is that a good assertion? Could something else be leaking instead of the head gasket?

bruzer

Sounds like a head gasket to me.

chadsy

Most definitely sounds like a head gasket. Have you noticed a coolant loss? Any type of sludgy buildup in the overflow reservoir?

You may get a compression test done but I think you have already got the answer. Sorry dude.

runnaround

Yes I have noticed some coolant loss. Not much though. No sludge buildup. Kinda hard to tell though as coolant levels fluctuate depending on heat, right?

I have time now so I'll just do it myself. Don't particularly need transportation at the moment either. Anyway, timing belt was done 50K miles ago. Has about another 40k more to go before it needs a change. Maybe I'll change it now though... Water pump was done then too.

chadsy

Most of the timing belt components can be had on the cheap from Aircabinman on ebay.

As for the rest of the job I think this is a good starting point, may be able to find the felpro stuff at Advcance Auto and they have discount codes you can use when purchased online.

1 Head Gasket Kit Fel-Pro HS9227PT1
1 Head Bolt Set Fel-Pro ES72168
1 Timing Belt Toyota 13568-69095
1 Idler Roller NSK OE 13503-62040
1 Tensioner Roller Koyo OE 13505-62070
1 Front Crankshaft Seal Toyota 90311-40022
2 Front Camshaft Seals Toyota 90311-38051
1 Water Pump Aisin OE 16100-69398-83
1 Water Pump Gasket Aisin 16271-62011
1 Hydraulic Tensioner Toyota 13540-62021
1 Thermostat (82°c) Toyota 90916-03075
1 Thermostat Gasket Aisin 16325-62010
? Head Bolts #90910-02077
? Head Bolt plate #90201-11028