So my 1990 4Runner took a dump last week, got the steam engine effect. At first I thought head gasket, but now I am thinking cracked head. I put water back in it tonight and then ran it for a bit, and I noticed exhaust bubbles coming up in the radiator.

I bought a 1997 4Runner on Tuesday, so I no longer have any need for this truck. I would like some suggestions on a good asking price for a Runner with a bad head/block.

Blueblook for my area (and asking prices on Autotrader.com) is about $3500 give or take. I know I can get a Japanese Engine (used but low miles) for $500-1000. Do you think I can get $2000 for it? Or how about $1000-1500? I honestly have no clue and just want a quick sale.

The valve gasket job is $1800 at the Yota shop, but I have no clue what a head job (no pun intended) would run.

Any thoughts, advice?

I don't have the need or desire to fix this truck, but it's a nice 1990 4Runner with all electric locks, moonroof, windows, etc. CD/MP3 player, A/C, Automatic, 4WD, 4 Door, V6, trailer hitch, and 31" tires. Ran great up until now, but I'm at the point I need to get rid of it.

Thanks

 

Part it out maybe? I have a 90 also and am always looking for a good donor rig.

 

we have a couple just north of you in the 1000-2000 range. figure somewhere in that range should work. Ask 2000 for it and when someone offers you 1300 for it, take it.

 

I thought about parting it out, I live in a small town so that would most likely be Ebay. That's where I bought everything for it, new speedo cable, speedo cluster, seat belts, radiator (just bought that a week ago), etc.

That's a lot of work though, kind of looking for a quicker sale than that...plus not sure I have the ability to store a parted rig in my neighborhood without a lynch mob forming.

 

im not sure if you can get much for it, though ill take it for 300. lol. it would be my project to drop a 350 in

 

What's wrong with the ones in Richland? Same thing? Is this a dealer where they are located? Funny, I just bougth my 1997 in Richland.

 

ones a 93 with a blown 3.0 for 2k and another is a 91 with no engine for 1000. Where in Richland did you go? Please don't tell me Tim Bush Motors! Nothing wrong with the cars they sell, I just dislike the man severely.

Kinda crappy timing....I want to start looking for a 4Runner to work on for down the road (ie, need room for baby seats eventually), and maybe get one with a bad motor and swap in a 3.4L. Unfortunately, I'm broke as a joke at the time or I'd be heading your way to check yours out.

 

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i wouldnt pay a dime over 500 with a bad motor.. thats just me though.. Expect 500 to 1000 for a quick sale.. I dont think you'll see 2 for it, gotta remember, as nice as it may be, its still an 18 year old rig... I bought my 88 4 runner running in very nice condition, power everything 130 miles for 1100.00..

 

I paid 3500 for min with 118,xxx right at a year ago, lucky on the 1100.

 

Kinda depends on where you live. I've seen early 80's 2wd Toyota's that shouldn't be worth more than 600.00 up here go for 2-3000 dollars.

Toyota's hold their value up here extremely well, running or not. Almost ridiculous sometimes.

Some up here would have paid closer to 4-5k for that. Location is key.