rivercat

hi all-
i have a '88 V6 that has a blown head gasket at the moment, it has almost 240,000miles on it. at 160,xxx toyota replaced the head gaskets per the recall. should i replace the head bolts when i do the gaskets, as apposed to reusing them? i can't afford ARP head studs and was looking in a $50 set i think i saw on ebay. is this a totally bad idea? [ebay car parts]

roger

I would replace them. If the set on ebay is new and Toyota OEM, then you should have no trouble with them. If not, buy the OEM bolts (assuming they're cheaper than ARP).

MonsterMaxx

These are a torque to yield type fastener. You should only use them once.

The factory manual even says replace them.

They will NOT be replaced if you have a head gasket warranty done.


They did HG warranty replacements 6 times for me on two different trucks.

One truck is leaking now and the other I did myself about 4 years ago and DID replace the headbolts, doing fine today.

I'd say, Yes, replace the headbolts.

rockota

Never noticed that in the manual... Toyota told me they were NOT torque to yield, but I had them replaced anyway.

Skip new ones, go with studs from http://www.engnbldr.com/ . I'm 99% sure he has them, even if not on his site. If he doesn't get 'em from Tim @ doa racing eninges. Better and likely cheaper than the head bolts.

bkg

MonsterMaxx

LOL
Tim at Dead On Arrivial?????

Don't buy anything from that crook.

rockota

I had a great experience with Tim on my 3.0... Regardless, they're just studs... how hard can it be to mess that up?

kyle_22r

i've heard stuff about how they're cut

i won't go back to using bolts after using ARP studs on this new motor...they're just superior in every way(well, except price, but that's moot since i would've had to get mine from the dealer...)

rivercat

thanks guy's and gals[?]
i'll look into the engnbldr set for $40, if we get some snow pretty soon that might be in my price range.... where's the best place to get quality head gasket set?

Yoda

ONLY at the Dealer.

Bigblock

i built three 3.0,s and reused the head bolts every time,with no problem.

rivercat

thanks again guys... one day soon the 4runner will rise again! and on that day i will come for you, and we will 'wheel!