"Ignore" V6 head gasket issue? - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

The G-Man · 11-06-2020, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Captsolo

How do you know whaT BRAND OF HG SEALER THE PREVIOUS OWNER USED?

Whether BD will work depends on the severity of the HG leak. Read this Amazon review (the first one). OP has gone over 30,000 miles (two years) with the BD.

Amazon.com: Customer reviews: BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (38386)

2005 4runner SR5 with 150,000 miles and never an overheat or HG issue. Purchased new from Toyota dealer for $44,000 cash. To date never a check engine oil warning light, but have replaced three starters.

Whoa you spent $44k cash in 2005?

You way overpaid dude. I’ve got the purchase order in my glovebox for my 2005 Sport 4wd and it was $30k even

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importman · 11-06-2020, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The G-Man

Whoa you spent $44k cash in 2005?

You way overpaid dude. I’ve got the purchase order in my glovebox for my 2005 Sport 4wd and it was $30k even

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I was thinking the same thing. Not totally sure I believe it.

Captsolo · 11-07-2020, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The G-Man

Whoa you spent $44k cash in 2005?

You way overpaid dude. I’ve got the purchase order in my glovebox for my 2005 Sport 4wd and it was $30k even

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There is a 67%duty on the sticker price of a car when imported into Bahamas
Like a government tax.

The G-Man · 11-07-2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Captsolo

There is a 67%duty on the sticker price of a car when imported into Bahamas
Like a government tax.

Ah yes sorry, forgot you’re in Bahamas

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importman · 11-07-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Captsolo

There is a 67%duty on the sticker price of a car when imported into Bahamas
Like a government tax.

Dang. They must have democrats running the show there.

Captsolo · 11-08-2020, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by importman

I'm dreading the day when I have to deal with this. There have been two instances in the last 20k miles where it misfired at startup. The most recent time was today. When it did it I immediately ran to the back and smelled the exhaust for the smell of coolant, and thankfully there was none. Mine has 287k miles on it so when/if the head gasket blows I'll probably just replace the engine with one with lower miles. And it will definitely come from an 06-09 model so I don't have to stress about this anymore.

287 000 miles. Why worry about it. Depending on how well it runs, the body and paint condition and the rest of the truck I'd get a backyardian to fix a HG leak, if one ever shows up.

Before I'd get rid of my 2005 4runner (which has no HG issues), I'd try Blue Devil. At 150,000 trouble-free miles, this 4runner has blown me away. No rust on the body in 15 years too... None.

Starts up on the first/second crank. never left me stranded. Still has plenty of V6 power. Original exhaust, WP, Alternator, shocks, paint. Just a set of tires, oil changes every 5000 miles, and GO!

I don't know how Toyota does it.

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