Home Menu

Site Navigation


Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > > > Blown head-gasket, help needed
User Tag List

Reply
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 09-25-2023, 10:01 PM #31
mtbtim's Avatar
mtbtim mtbtim is offline
Elite Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Jose, California
Age: 58
Posts: 5,278
Real Name: Tim
mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute
mtbtim mtbtim is offline
Elite Member
mtbtim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Jose, California
Age: 58
Posts: 5,278
Real Name: Tim
mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute mtbtim has a reputation beyond repute
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwkiss0 View Post
Same situation at 178,000 miles and my quote was $5k min and about $8k with new heads. Either parts have went way up or I’m getting ripped off.
Dude, you can get a quality rebuilt engine for $4500 from Yota1 Performance. You need to start to learn how to turn wrenches. @infamousRNR and I have built a huge library of videos for 3rd Gen 4runners that you can tap into.

With a $8k quote for an engine with new heads, that means they are charging you a minimum of $3500 in labor. Just think of how many tools you can buy with $3500.

Anyway, the information is out there for you to do the work yourself.
__________________
"My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it!"
mtbtim is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-25-2023, 10:21 PM #32
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbtim View Post
Dude, you can get a quality rebuilt engine for $4500 from Yota1 Performance. You need to start to learn how to turn wrenches. @infamousRNR and I have built a huge library of videos for 3rd Gen 4runners that you can tap into.

With a $8k quote for an engine with new heads, that means they are charging you a minimum of $3500 in labor. Just think of how many tools you can buy with $3500.

Anyway, the information is out there for you to do the work yourself.
I appreciate the comment. I have gotten lazy. I am a former aircraft mechanic so I am capable. Time has been very limited so I have been paying for repairs. This was end of the line. Like to try to figure out how to diagnose my issue and see if it really needs heads or gaskets. I appreciate the videos. They will be a huge help!
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-25-2023, 10:22 PM #33
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by brillo_76 View Post
178k blown gaskets might have got hot in the past. Everything is extremely expensive now. It's probably depending on your area what the labor rate is.

Sent from my SM-A536V using Tapatalk
My wife was waiting in school line. Said CEL came on and then temp guage spiked. Shut if off immediately. Radiator lost the fluid in overflow tank but no more. I topped back off and when I restarted it ran rough. I don’t see coolant in the oil, but mechanic says it’s likely heads or head gaskets. Trying to figure out if it could be something else. He didn’t check anything, that was his gut feeling.
Last edited by jwkiss0; 09-26-2023 at 07:12 PM.
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 04:03 AM #34
19963.4lsr5 19963.4lsr5 is online now
Elite Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Stouchsburg PA
Posts: 5,323
19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold
19963.4lsr5 19963.4lsr5 is online now
Elite Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Stouchsburg PA
Posts: 5,323
19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold 19963.4lsr5 is a splendid one to behold
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwkiss0 View Post
I appreciate the comment. I have gotten lazy. I am a former aircraft mechanic so I am capable. Time has been very limited so I have been paying for repairs. This was end of the line. Like to try to figure out how to diagnose my issue and see if it really needs heads or gaskets. I appreciate the videos. They will be a huge help!

I’ll admit the older I get the more I want to pay someone else to do stuff also.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
19963.4lsr5 is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:36 AM #35
brillo_76's Avatar
brillo_76 brillo_76 is offline
Elite Member
  
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Western PA
Posts: 6,037
Real Name: Jon
brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute
brillo_76 brillo_76 is offline
Elite Member
brillo_76's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Western PA
Posts: 6,037
Real Name: Jon
brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute
Oh... thanks for the additional feedback. Do a wait and see. Some diagnostic tests should be done before assuming the head gaskets are gone.

Maybe you have a line leak somewhere.

There is a leak down test that should be preformed. Plus compression test.


If you seeing bubbles in your antifreeze you probably have a head gasket leak.

It's diffenately possible a gasket went. Especially the running rough. I just like to verify things before going a head gasket route. Because what caused it? A faulty gasket or a crack in the head?

Sent from my SM-A536V using Tapatalk
__________________
7 3rd gens listed in the build thread (2 are parts mobiles)
Build Thread: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...os-builds.html
Brillo's Bucket Fluid Ex changer: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...ml#post3358086
Sparks Plugs Wire and Coil Information: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...on-5vz-fe.html
Last edited by brillo_76; 09-26-2023 at 07:54 AM.
brillo_76 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:04 PM #36
gamefreakgc's Avatar
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,337
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
gamefreakgc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,337
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwkiss0 View Post
Same situation at 178,000 miles and my quote was $5k min and about $8k with new heads. Either parts have went way up or I’m getting ripped off.
You are getting ripped off. That shop doesn't want to do the work and the only way they'd do it is to make a fortune off you. Even in CA no one pays $5,000-$8,000 for a head gasket job!

Look to get another quote in the $1500-$2000 range. At 178,000 miles I don't think you need a new engine, that one has lots of life left.
__________________
'98 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 JDM 5VZ-FE Supercharged - 249K miles.
326WHP 347TQ

AEM F/IC 6, 11 PSI, 3" Intake and 3" Exhaust
Jerod's Supercharged T[u]RD Build
gamefreakgc is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:09 PM #37
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by gamefreakgc View Post
You are getting ripped off. That shop doesn't want to do the work and the only way they'd do it is to make a fortune off you. Even in CA no one pays $5,000-$8,000 for a head gasket job!

Look to get another quote in the $1500-$2000 range. At 178,000 miles I don't think you need a new engine, that one has lots of life left.
The $5k was to remove heads, pressure test and milled for new gaskets. It also included timing belt, radiator, water pump, spark plugs, and wires. The other $3k was if it needed new heads. They quoted me $1300 each on them.
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:12 PM #38
gamefreakgc's Avatar
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,337
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
gamefreakgc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,337
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwkiss0 View Post
The $5k was to remove heads, pressure test and milled for new gaskets. It also included timing belt, radiator, water pump, spark plugs, and wires. The other $3k was if it needed new heads. They quoted me $1300 each on them.
I had a set of heads pressure tested and milled by a local shop a few years ago. It's $60 per head.

They are ripping you off and everyone else that walks through their door.
__________________
'98 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 JDM 5VZ-FE Supercharged - 249K miles.
326WHP 347TQ

AEM F/IC 6, 11 PSI, 3" Intake and 3" Exhaust
Jerod's Supercharged T[u]RD Build
gamefreakgc is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:13 PM #39
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by brillo_76 View Post
Oh... thanks for the additional feedback. Do a wait and see. Some diagnostic tests should be done before assuming the head gaskets are gone.

Maybe you have a line leak somewhere.

There is a leak down test that should be preformed. Plus compression test.


If you seeing bubbles in your antifreeze you probably have a head gasket leak.

It's diffenately possible a gasket went. Especially the running rough. I just like to verify things before going a head gasket route. Because what caused it? A faulty gasket or a crack in the head?

Sent from my SM-A536V using Tapatalk
Do you have a suggestion of where to start?
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 07:24 PM #40
brillo_76's Avatar
brillo_76 brillo_76 is offline
Elite Member
  
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Western PA
Posts: 6,037
Real Name: Jon
brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute
brillo_76 brillo_76 is offline
Elite Member
brillo_76's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Western PA
Posts: 6,037
Real Name: Jon
brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute brillo_76 has a reputation beyond repute
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwkiss0 View Post
Do you have a suggestion of where to start?
You started your own thread on this. Other members have given great thoughts on where to start. :-)
__________________
7 3rd gens listed in the build thread (2 are parts mobiles)
Build Thread: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...os-builds.html
Brillo's Bucket Fluid Ex changer: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...ml#post3358086
Sparks Plugs Wire and Coil Information: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...on-5vz-fe.html
brillo_76 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 08:46 PM #41
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by brillo_76 View Post
You started your own thread on this. Other members have given great thoughts on where to start. :-)
I must be having issues with the site because I am not seeing anything.
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-26-2023, 08:47 PM #42
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
jwkiss0 jwkiss0 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 59
jwkiss0 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by gamefreakgc View Post
I had a set of heads pressure tested and milled by a local shop a few years ago. It's $60 per head.

They are ripping you off and everyone else that walks through their door.
Wow that’s a crazy difference in price!
jwkiss0 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3

Tags
$2500 , blown , head-gasket , heads , warped

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Another Blown Head Gasket nated05 4th Gen T4Rs 30 06-17-2019 07:46 PM
Head gasket blown, or ??? Woodcutter 3rd gen T4Rs 19 07-03-2018 02:21 PM
Blown Head Gasket 95 3.0 marcheetah Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories 2 05-08-2014 07:33 PM
blown head gasket, then warped head, now new engine straightjacket 4th Gen T4Rs 42 05-12-2012 09:45 PM
Blown Head Gasket! prodigy2k7 Classic T4Rs 3 02-09-2008 09:04 AM

» Follow Us!!!
» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:24 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Toyota - 4Runner . org Forum Terms and Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020