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Originally Posted by Jaybob7
Hi guys,
I ordered the head gasket kit and the head bolts from Toyota. I got a quote to have it installed for $1,200 + 160 to machine the heads. The mechanic suggested that I replace the thermostat and the water pump since they have to remove it anyway. I Found the Aisin waterpump at Rock Auto for $80 and the thermostat for $25.
He also suggested that it would be a good idea to replace the timing chain and the chain guides. The truck has 237,000 miles now (2004 4th Gen).
Does anyone know the part numbers for the timing chain or if there's a "kit" I can get? I want to get an idea on the pricing and make sure that I am getting the correct parts.
Is there anything else I should be replacing besides the chain and the guides? Such as the chain tensioner?
Thanks for the support!
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Do not get the generic water pump. I learned that the hard way. The gasket is inferior and who knows about the pump. I just did my head gasket gob for the second time because I didn't pay the $160 for machining and it ended up failing in the same spot after 90k miles.
Also use OEM thermostat and radiator cap. My generic thermostat housing broke internally and caused a mess of problems while to\ing in the desert in the summer.
Consider new idle pulleys. Other than that, everything is accessible as it fails down the road.