What to do? Blown HG and more, 95 V6
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What to do? Blown HG and more, 95 V6
I have a 95 4Runner, V6, 140k, with the typical white smoke, bad idle, etc, of a blown HG (10 - 15 miles on it like this). Since, I've had trouble starting plus a new "clanking" noise.
A mechanic confirmed blown HG quoting $2000 + parts but feared lower end damage due to the noise (which is now consistant at startup) and basically called the engine a gonner, recommending a JDM replacement or rebuilt quoting $3000 installation + parts.
I'm leaning towards a JDM replacement, which I figure I can install myself rather than tearing the old engine down to find what may be more expensive stuff to repair.
First, is this rational thinking? Second, I'm a design/build contractor but haven't turned wrenches on a truck since rebuilding a 73 CJ5 back in High School. How hard is the install?
I think my mechanic is not really interested in helping out with this, would also be interested in mechanic recommendations, East Bay, NorCal.
Thanks,
Jim
A mechanic confirmed blown HG quoting $2000 + parts but feared lower end damage due to the noise (which is now consistant at startup) and basically called the engine a gonner, recommending a JDM replacement or rebuilt quoting $3000 installation + parts.
I'm leaning towards a JDM replacement, which I figure I can install myself rather than tearing the old engine down to find what may be more expensive stuff to repair.
First, is this rational thinking? Second, I'm a design/build contractor but haven't turned wrenches on a truck since rebuilding a 73 CJ5 back in High School. How hard is the install?
I think my mechanic is not really interested in helping out with this, would also be interested in mechanic recommendations, East Bay, NorCal.
Thanks,
Jim
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I assume you checked the Vin # on your truck and have determined that the head gasket can not be replaced under warranty, right? If not, better check b/c you might be in for a nice x-mas gift! If you haven't searched the archives about head gasket recall do so. Good luck.
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Most of the service campaigns are ending for the HG....you still need to check with Toyota corporate (just give them the VIN).
I would do the JDM if you can or at least a complete running motor as a swap.
You have no idea what you will encounter as you do the teardown and not worth the headache in my book.
I would do the JDM if you can or at least a complete running motor as a swap.
You have no idea what you will encounter as you do the teardown and not worth the headache in my book.
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toyata only fixes them one time.i know ,used to work there.i have a short block and i"ll put it in for you.i"ve done hundreds.40k on short block.e mail me.gaskets dont bother me ,clank does.
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