I have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner and the head gasket blew and motor seized at 138000 miles. Like all of you, no help from Toyota.
Quotes for new motor range from $ 5800.00 to $ 10,000.00. OUCH!
Is a new engine the only option?
Can I just replace the head-gasket, put new coolant in, and drain and replace all the oil? What happens if old coolant has gotten beneath the pistons - will it kill the crankshaft? Can I flush the motor of this?
Is it worth even trying to save?
Any comments are much appreciated.
For the most part, the truck has been pretty reliable.
$10000 for a new engine?! Holy crud dude, sell that heap and buy a new Chevy!
I'm in the same exact situation 95 4 runner the exact same thing is wrong with mine. Same mileage as well. Maybe we got the bad bunch of toyotas. It runs, but makes that awful noise. So we figure drive it until it goes out. I was thinking of buying another engine too. I've been looking for an engine too. I figure if I spend no more than 3000.00 then its worth not having a car payment for 3 years. Good luck!!!
If I were you I would sell this 4runner and look for one with 22re. You cannot kill a 22r, 22re; trust me, I been trying to kill my 22r for 6 years now.
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