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Hi 4runners, Need your help on passing my Smog... Facts: -1997 4Runner SRS Limited 4WD - Stock with 175k miles -Engine was rebuit about 5k miles ago after radiator broke and it over heated. - Since then check engine light was on for piston misfire but since was running fine and seemed like an...

Thanks all for your help - got it fixed at the Truck Shop SD. Cost $2800 in the end to fix cracked head that occurred because of faulty radiator cap...

Yeah Sorry I meant 3.4L V6 (5VZFE)- good spot... I ended up getting it towed to the place that that Brian recommended earlier in the thread. They are going to have a look in the morning...

The Car now starts intermittently. The mechanic says he took out the spark plugs and one of them was dripping water and there was water in one of the pistons - Does this mean the engine is finished? He is recommending that I look for a salvage engine but says that for $250 he can take this one...

Thanks for the responses everyone - Would the blown head gasket cause the engine not to turn over at all?

Hi All - I have a 1997 3.4L V8 Limited 4wd 4Runner with approx 144k on the mileometer (Im British OK!). It was driving fine since I bought it two years ago with no problems other than the Engine seemed to run a little hot but the temp gauge never went above the middle and I live in SoCal so I...