Newbie here...Need some help.
Jan 15, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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Newbie here...Need some help.
Well I finally get to sell my mustang!!! But untill I can get rid of the POS I need to make this 4Runner make it from NC to VA 
My parents brought it from WVA to NC and it started smoking and overheating. Come to find out there is water in the oil...
We are hoping it's just a headgasket needing to be replaced and not a cracked head!!!
Has anyone replaced their own head gasket? Toyota told my dad it will take about 12 hours to do? I think I could do it no problems... Then again I work on a honda and there isn't anything to that motor so I might just be having some wishful thinking issues
BTW- It's a 1993 4Runner
Thanks
Nikki
My parents brought it from WVA to NC and it started smoking and overheating. Come to find out there is water in the oil...We are hoping it's just a headgasket needing to be replaced and not a cracked head!!!
Has anyone replaced their own head gasket? Toyota told my dad it will take about 12 hours to do? I think I could do it no problems... Then again I work on a honda and there isn't anything to that motor so I might just be having some wishful thinking issues
BTW- It's a 1993 4Runner
Thanks
Nikki
Jan 15, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum Nikki.
Run that VIN # on your door by a Toyota dealer.
Many us with the 3.0 engines myself included have received a brand new engine free of charge.
The head gasket, more than likely the passenger side, goes out.
Toyota is obligated to fix it.
Look for past posts on the forum here about head gasket issues with the 3.0 engine.
Mine was so bad, they put in a new short block for the previous owner, so I essentualy got a brand new engine shortly before I bought my rig.
Run that VIN # on your door by a Toyota dealer.
Many us with the 3.0 engines myself included have received a brand new engine free of charge.
The head gasket, more than likely the passenger side, goes out.
Toyota is obligated to fix it.
Look for past posts on the forum here about head gasket issues with the 3.0 engine.
Mine was so bad, they put in a new short block for the previous owner, so I essentualy got a brand new engine shortly before I bought my rig.
Jan 15, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Let me be the first to welcome you Nikki.
As for the head gasket, toyota should replace it for free and you may even get a new block out of the deal. Many on this forum have. A TSB was issued on to have the head gasket replaced on all 90-95 V6 4Runners. Ask the dealer if yours fall under this. Just give them your vin number. Hope this helps.
As for the head gasket, toyota should replace it for free and you may even get a new block out of the deal. Many on this forum have. A TSB was issued on to have the head gasket replaced on all 90-95 V6 4Runners. Ask the dealer if yours fall under this. Just give them your vin number. Hope this helps.
Jan 15, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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I can help with the second part at least...
Hi Nikki! Welcome to the board!
Unfortunately, I can already tell you're a hell of a lot better with a
wrench than me, so I can't help with the first part.
But there are some seriously grease-oriented folks here who
will be emerging from the woodwork any second now...
Hi Nikki! Welcome to the board!
Unfortunately, I can already tell you're a hell of a lot better with a
wrench than me, so I can't help with the first part.
But there are some seriously grease-oriented folks here who
will be emerging from the woodwork any second now...
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Jan 15, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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welcome nikki, and sorry for your POS...my ex had one and she hated it...but ask about the headgasket at the dealer and they may be able to get you all up and running for FREE...i saw your site and i use to be into "rice rockets" as the guys on here refer to them...how far are you along with the del sol? nice pics 
keep us posted
keep us posted
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Jan 15, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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Hi Nikki,
Toyota replaced the Head Gasket on my 93 for free. Took them just 1 day. If they take more than a day they should get you a rental car.
Toyota replaced the Head Gasket on my 93 for free. Took them just 1 day. If they take more than a day they should get you a rental car.
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Jan 15, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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Way ahead of you guys Called Toyota and they already said it's been replaced by them 
So it's either pay $1,000+ or take a shot at it myself =o/ But if it takes 12 screw that! heh but I don't see how it could be that bad.. just need a torque wrench.I think I have one but I donno I have to check..
And thanks My ex b/f had a 1992 toyota pickup I helped him work on..actually still tell him what to get for it lol. He babys it to death.. here is a picture of it ---> http://www.ladysstall.com/trkp.jpg
And then I have my (click on it to see pics)
Mustang - 2001 ford pusstang
4Runner - 1993 Toyota 4Runner
Del Sol - 1995 Honda Del Sol..
Del sol is wrecked (obviously) So far I have a Kaminari hood on it and a lot of interior work(pain in the butt) and I have the bumper and radiator support sitting in my kitchen lol
Oh and I hand polished my valve cover.. tip-never hand polish anything!!!!
And then my current boyfriends rice
Altima - 1993 Nissan Altima
Ok i'm done showing pics lol
Now.. to convince my dad to do this on our own
Called Toyota and they already said it's been replaced by them So it's either pay $1,000+ or take a shot at it myself =o/ But if it takes 12 screw that! heh but I don't see how it could be that bad.. just need a torque wrench.I think I have one but I donno I have to check..And thanks
My ex b/f had a 1992 toyota pickup I helped him work on..actually still tell him what to get for it lol. He babys it to death.. here is a picture of it ---> http://www.ladysstall.com/trkp.jpg And then I have my (click on it to see pics)
Mustang - 2001 ford pusstang
4Runner - 1993 Toyota 4Runner
Del Sol - 1995 Honda Del Sol..
Del sol is wrecked (obviously) So far I have a Kaminari hood on it and a lot of interior work(pain in the butt) and I have the bumper and radiator support sitting in my kitchen lol
Oh and I hand polished my valve cover.. tip-never hand polish anything!!!!
And then my current boyfriends rice
Altima - 1993 Nissan Altima
Ok i'm done showing pics lol
Now.. to convince my dad to do this on our own
Jan 15, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by YotaGrl
Ok well you coud at least say HI NIKKI! Hows it going? Welcome! heh :cry:
Ok well you coud at least say HI NIKKI! Hows it going? Welcome!
heh :cry:
Welcome. Can't help ya with your HG though.
Steve
