Blown head gasket
03-13-2006, 03:17 PM
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Blown head gasket
It happened to me. On the way to work this morning, the temperature gauge maxed out and I noticed white thick smoke (vapor) coming out of the exhaust. I checked the radiator coolant bottle and did see the infamous milky coolant. Then this afternoon I heard from the mechanic that it has blown headgaskets and it will cost between $800 to $1000 (parts and labor) to fix it and have it ready by this weekend.
Do you guys think this price range reasonable? Btw, the car is a '93 4Runner SR5 with 3VZE engine, and has 192,000 miles.
Do you guys think this price range reasonable? Btw, the car is a '93 4Runner SR5 with 3VZE engine, and has 192,000 miles.
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03-13-2006, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by edikp
That's what I thought of first thing. Called the dealership and received a verification that the recall service was performed.
03-13-2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cebby
That's a good deal. Be sure to stipulate using OEM Toyota HG.
Btw, that price range includes timing belt and spark plugs replacements (also parts & labor).
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03-13-2006, 05:33 PM
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One did toil long and hard about this. However, with moving to a new house and new baby on the way, one just doesn't have time to do it one self.
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Just checked with local Toyota dealer: $1,400 for parts & labor. This would be just for the head gasket replacement. No timing belt & spark plugs included.
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Originally Posted by edikp
One did toil long and hard about this. However, with moving to a new house and new baby on the way, one just doesn't have time to do it one self.
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