Recent content by lindamemphis

4runner cracked cylinder head. OOPs I realised that carpart.com and car-part.com are not the same site. car-part.com does have engines but when I put in 2000 4runner I got listings for different years of toyota tacomas. Do they use the same engine i.e. interchangeable? I found one rated A...

I went to car part.com as you suggrsted and they do NOT sell engines. I guess I am asking those of you who are in the know what you think about this: I am leaning toward getting a used engine but not the one from Japan offered by the Toyota dealer since the independent mechanic said that...

4runner w/cracked cylinder head I got three prices for the following options: One quote was ridiculous so i didn't put it here. 1.replace cylinder head, spark plugs,wires,O ring, grommet,3 fan belts, gaskets,oil filter,engine oil and coolant I yr warranty-$3300. includes parts and labor...

4runner cracked cylinder head Where does one go to get a price for a remanned engine?

thanks so much for your advice. I will let you know what happens.LM

4runner cracked cylinder head I have been given a rental to use while my car is being fixed so I have to make a decision as to whether I get a new car and use the 4runner in need of repair as a trade in (they could repair it cheaper than I can at their prices) or get it repaired and hope for...

4runner cracked cylinder head Thank you for the replies. Since my car is sitting torn apart right now, should I pay to get them to put it back together or just get it towed to another repair place for another opinion?

My 2000 4runner was sputtering and choking. Two days ago I took it to dealer where it had been faithfully and regularly serviced for the past 8 years. I was told the plugs needed to be replaced for about $700. This did not fix the problem. Now being told one of the 4 cylinder head is cracked...