Recent content by jackstanton

Blown head gasket PREVENTION I too, wish there was a specific area (maybe there is, but I can't find it, and neither does the Search) regarding the whole blown head gasket/exhaust crossover issue. What I've been able to "piece together" is: a) the 4 Runner blows head gaskets with scary...

re rusty radiator Just my guess sight unseen, but if this is still the original radiator, it could be falling apart inside -- without necessarily "leaking." -- That would explain the overheating and the "rusty looking radiator" Stick a long thin screwdriver (or similar) into you radiator --...

Re engine swap You might check out Rising Sun -- they're in CA (and elsewhere) and might be cheaper shipping -- they test their engines before shipping -- see details on site -- I am about to buy same engine for ~$1500 + $300 core charge and $85 shipping. Obviously that may not work out the...

prevention of head gasket issue Was reading this thread, as I hurriedly bought a 95 4 Runner just before Xmas for my daughter, whose current car had just crapped out (97 Jetta -- POJ). W ell I didn't due my usual due diligence, as I had always had good luck with other Toy models -- so here I...