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Which Head/Overhaul Gasket Set?
Got my 1997 4Runner's 3.4L V6 apart to replace both head gaskets, as (at least) one blew suddenly in March on the way to work, and 45 seconds later, the temp gauge pegged and engine quit. I thought my rig was on fire there was so much smoke, but thankfully discovered that it was only coming out of the exhaust (*WHEW!*)
Both heads are off, and I'm about to take them to a machine shop.
Did some research here and on another Toyota website on gaskets, and folks seem down on Felpro (Why?). Which engine rebuild gasket set is consensus here?
Toyota's website has an overhaul gasket set for $468.84, and YotaShop.com has one for $224.99. I have no idea who manufactures that set.
Thoughts? Recommendations, please?
Thanks!
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05-10-2023, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Hippo393
Got my 1997 4Runner's 3.4L V6 apart to replace both head gaskets, as (at least) one blew suddenly in March on the way to work, and 45 seconds later, the temp gauge pegged and engine quit. I thought my rig was on fire there was so much smoke, but thankfully discovered that it was only coming out of the exhaust (*WHEW!*)
Both heads are off, and I'm about to take them to a machine shop.
Did some research here and on another Toyota website on gaskets, and folks seem down on Felpro (Why?). Which engine rebuild gasket set is consensus here?
Toyota's website has an overhaul gasket set for $468.84, and YotaShop.com has one for $224.99. I have no idea who manufactures that set.
Thoughts? Recommendations, please?
Thanks!
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If you're doing just the cylinder heads (not the whole motor), you can get the OEM Toyota cylinder head gasket set 04008-09135 for about $100 - 04008-09135 Genuine Toyota Gasket Kit, Cylinder
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05-10-2023, 10:58 AM
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I’ve use the YotaShop kit three times now.
They are GREAT!
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05-10-2023, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hippo393
Got my 1997 4Runner's 3.4L V6 apart to replace both head gaskets, as (at least) one blew suddenly in March on the way to work, and 45 seconds later, the temp gauge pegged and engine quit. I thought my rig was on fire there was so much smoke, but thankfully discovered that it was only coming out of the exhaust (*WHEW!*)
Both heads are off, and I'm about to take them to a machine shop.
Did some research here and on another Toyota website on gaskets, and folks seem down on Felpro (Why?). Which engine rebuild gasket set is consensus here?
Toyota's website has an overhaul gasket set for $468.84, and YotaShop.com has one for $224.99. I have no idea who manufactures that set.
Thoughts? Recommendations, please?
Thanks!
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If this is the set you are mentioning, that's the one to get: Gasket Kit- Toyota V6 5VZ-FE 3.4L 4Runner, T100 & Tacoma OEM Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement Kit - KIT-1020. It is OEM because I read the description.
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05-10-2023, 01:35 PM
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Which Head/Overhaul Gasket Set?
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Yotashop use oem mfg gaskets?
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Don’t know.
It was recommended by a member here a long time ago.
I am more than pleased with them. I installed three and no issues and will continue using them.
Everything needed is in the kit. From head bolts to the knock sensor harness to the valve stem seals to even the exhaust donuts.
It’s all there.
My spares I didn’t use over the years.
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05-10-2023, 07:15 PM
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Thanks for the responses, and intel of the Yota.com dealio. Yes I pretty much have to replace every gasket from stem to stern since I took 'em all off (intake and exhaust manifolds, stat, etc.). Yes that Yota gasket set is the exact one I was eyeing, thanks!
Took the heads to a machine shop today for resurfacing and pressure testing. Fingers crossed that they aren't cracked. The guy quoted me $240 to be completed by Friday. Not bad, me thinks! 
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05-10-2023, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Hippo393
Thanks for the responses, and intel of the Yota.com dealio. Yes I pretty much have to replace every gasket from stem to stern since I took 'em all off (intake and exhaust manifolds, stat, etc.). Yes that Yota gasket set is the exact one I was eyeing, thanks!
Took the heads to a machine shop today for resurfacing and pressure testing. Fingers crossed that they aren't cracked. The guy quoted me $240 to be completed by Friday. Not bad, me thinks!
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Every time I pulled the heads (3) I bought the Yota kit and gave Pete the valve stem seals. I wanted a rebuilt head not just a “decked head”
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05-11-2023, 07:04 PM
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I wanted a rebuilt head not just a “decked head”
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What's the difference? Never heard of a "decked head".
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05-11-2023, 07:28 PM
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What's the difference? Never heard of a "decked head".
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Sending a head to a reman doesn’t always guarantee they are taking the head apart and checking the valve guides for play and replacing the stem seals.
My friend owns a engine shop. I’m lucky in that respect. But giving him the stem seals means he is pulling the valves out of the head.
A decked head and a decked block is about milling the head or the block where the heads mount to make it flat and smooth.
If you told them to rebuild the heads etc then maybe they checked all the important stuff.
If you didn’t then milling the heads you gave them may be all they did.
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