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Old 10-31-2008, 08:12 PM
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How bad is it to have a leaking main seal?

Well, I'm in the market for a 4runner. I'm looking for either a cheap 3rd gen or a 22re powered 2nd gen. About an hour ago, I found a '93 4runner with a 22re for $2900. a lot of new parts, decent mileage, but the front main seal is leaking. About how much do you think it would be to repair? I could NOT do it myself because one-I dont have a garage, or access to one. 2nd, I dont think I could do it without someone who knows what they're doing. 3rd, I left most of my tools at my parents house when I moved and Its a 5 hours drive. I really want and need a 4runner so I can haul my friends around and I'm sort of sick of my single cab pick-up
Main question reiteration: About how much do you think the main seal would be to get repaired? If its under like $400, I will probably go buy that 4runner tomorrow
Thank you! Also, heres the link to the ad:
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/901321643.html
Old 10-31-2008, 08:36 PM
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Is that an aftermarket cam? If not, that may be worth asking about.
Old 10-31-2008, 08:45 PM
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I'm writing an email to the guy as we speak. Asking if he had it quoted for the seal, about the title ( reconstruct or clean since he had the bumper replaced and the 1/4 panel is damaged) and about the timing chain.
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Hm. Well its got a reconstructed title. My mom always told me to steer clear of recon titles. I DO pay for my own insurance, but I'm on her policy..so that would be the main determining factor, trying to get her to let me put a recon titled vehicle on her policy. The new cam is stock. the head is brand new (not remanned) new exhaust valves and ground intake valves. hmm...
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