Hi, I just found out I have a blown head gasket on my FJ60 and considering trying the rebuild myself to save a ton of money. I need a new radiator as well but found a Mishimoto 3 row aluminum for $400 . My question is, how hard is the rebuild? I've heard it's easy, but most of me work I've done is outside, and never a full rebuild. Also, how long do you think it could take? I am guessing a month or two at least if I'm working in free time. I found a good master rebuild kit for $1100 with everything including camshaft, lifters and new timing gears. With radiator and other new parts it's under $2k which saves about $6k total so it's worth it if I can pull it off successfully. Actually. maybe $500-700 more for any machine work I may need.
Any thoughts or advice is appreciated...
thanks,
Any thoughts or advice is appreciated...
thanks,