Gaskets Need Replacing?

TY4Runnin92

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I've heard that the 2nd Generations (take my 92 for example) have had problems with engine gaskets or something similar. Does Toyota still fix this problem for free seeing as how they screwed up? I'd like to get this operation underway before any thing costly goes wrong. I'm not sure if my Toyota has had it done yet for I am the third or fourth owner. A little more light on this subject would be greatly appreciated. I'll also have the timing belt replaced most likely. -Dan
 
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Yes have Toyota run your VIN# to see if the head gaskets have been done or not.

How many miles you got? 1st 2nd 3rd owner?

If Toyota does do them if they have not already been done have the timing belt done at the same time.

I had my head gaskets done at about 30-40K and had them do the timing belt too they just charged kme for the part not labor.
 
The Runner just hit 130k as I was coming back from dinner. I'm possibly the third owner, but I bought it at one of those 'mobile dealers' specifically: "The Car Store". I'll still haven't visited the dealer yet but I might next weekend. I also intend on replacing the timing belt.

Dan
 
Thought this might be helpful for anyone ( like me ) still looking for info on the head gasket recall. Pulled this from yotatech ( http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=95792&highlight=head+gasket+recall )

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 - EARLY 1995 TRUCK, 4RUNNER & T100 WITH 3VZ-E V6 ENGINES

Under the Special Service Campaign Program, the head gaskets will be replaced on all the affected vehicles regardless of leakage or not, and there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the Special Service Campaign.

If it was already done there will be a SSC completion label affixed to the left front door hinge post near the check strap.

This is from the SPA V06 that was sent to all people.


This Special Policy Adjustment
extended the warranty coverage for the head gaskets to 8 years or 100,000 miles

The SPA (Special Policy Adjust) is no longer honered
The SSC V06 is still active.


As a result, for a specific group of the vehicles previously
involved in the Special Policy Adjustment, Toyota is now changing the handling
procedure to a Special Service Campaign.
3VZ-E Head Gasket Special Service Campaign (V06)]3VZ-E Head Gasket Special Service Campaign (V06)
With the introduction of the new Special Service Campaign(V06), owners of late
production 1990, all 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 up to early production 1995 (1/90 to
10/94 production date) Toyota Compact Pick-up Truck, 4Runner and T100 equipped
with 3VZ-E V6 engines who have not received any head gasket repairs from a
Toyota dealer since October 1, 1996 will be notified to contact a Toyota dealer for
head gaskets replacement.

Here is the # to call and ask:

Vehicle owners who have previously paid for head gasket replacement will be instructed to
call the National Customer Relations Department at 1-800-404-7636 to obtain further information.




Hope this is useful :)
 
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HELP....95 head gasket Special Service Campaign

I recently bought a 95 four runner for my daughter. Four days later the head gasket blew. I learned of the recal and repair plan....and called my Toyota dealer and asked about the replacement and was told my vehicle was manufactured in late ninety four and so is not eligible for this recall / repair.

Does anyone know anything about this or has had similar experiences? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
The post above says it applies to trucks made thru 10/94, when was yours made?
The build date is on the VIN plate on the door jamb.
If it is after 10/94 you may have a chance it you really press Toyota hard.
Do what the above post says and call the 800 number.
 

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