hey, got the head off my truck yesterday thinking that it was cracked, but it dosent look like it is. my question is, where is the most common place for a head to crack on these heads? i think it may have just been a blown head gasket, but im not positive. thanks for any help.

laterz
wade

 

from what I have seen (only one so far) in between the exhaust and intake valves.
sorry I cant help more maby you can get lucky like me and find one for under $50 to build it like you want. mine was $40. the valves were $40. the cam was $80 gaskets and timing kit with steel guide $109. and engine that runs better than it did after the local Toyota stealer worked on it for $975. PRICELESS!

gasket set and timing kit-----> http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=4057846&ssPageName=L2

cam----->http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=37845524&ssPageName=L2

valves -----> http://www.engnbldr.com/
David

guess you could say "Powered by EBAY"
David

 

yeah, im having mine checked today to see if its cracked or not, im hoping not, but if it is ill just look for a bare head cause i have new valves, springs,cam,etc,etc.

thanks

later
wade