So, I need a new head gasket again after 20k of previously doing one. Not happy, anyway you learn from your mistakes and I should Have RE-tightened the head bolts which I did not. anywho, I did the timing chain and guides etc all about 20 k ago, s there any need of doing these again? Also, what should I go for, for a head gasket set? any help would be appreciated. ;0)

 

the name that keeps coming up repeatedly is "engnbldr". when it's time for me, they will get ALL my business.....based on what I've read on Yotatech over the past several months they have excellent customer service and very fast shipping. the other thing i've seen a few times was suggested to use a genuine TOYOTA gasket.
either way it sounds like you've identified the reason for the quick failure.

Good-luck.

 

nice i'll check it out, ya I might just look for a new motor and swap and just keep my other on to do the head gasket when I have the time

 

LMAO^^ thats the spirit!!! i feel the same way after taking my t-cover off to adjust timing, i broke the new HG, pulled the head, bent a valve and broke a valve guide,,, uggg