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Thank you for the info 👍🏼

Can you elaborate? I just don’t have the knowledge of what they should look like vs their current state. I’d love to learn more. I honestly don’t even know what I was looking for other than a shiny clean piston. I appreciate any insight

Well that’s reassuring. I try and fix things asap as I’m a little nuts with stuff, sometimes it’s a good thing sometimes it drives me nuts lol

Appreciate the info!

Any more info/updates on this kit? I’m going to be digging into this in the next month or so, debating this vs Toyota timed goo.

Yea I’m getting quotes north of $2000 and most dealerships I called had no idea what I’m talking about. I’m located in CT. Prices here are insane with everything. Couple places told me it’s a 2-3 day job. Their lack of understanding didn’t make me feel all that well to have them do the work.

Very much appreciate the comment. I’m mechanically inclined but have zero experience diagnosing HG issues or internal problems.

Certainly minor compared to ones I’ve seen. I’m super anal with my vehicles. I check fluids a lot and probably too much to drive the wife crazy but I only noticed this a few months back. It’s just the front section of the plate that has any residue so that’s a plus.

I ordered a kit from black stone labs. Going to send one out shortly. Will report back for sure

Yea I was thinking this also. I appreciate the insight confirming this. Any thoughts on the pictures of the pistons? Do they all look quote unquote normal for 93k? My other point of hesitation in the vehicle is whether or not that is normal

I have not seen that kit before but that looks way better than the silicone goo you need to use from Toyota. Has anyone used this kit? Wondering how that gasket performs.

Yea I’m getting quotes of $2000-$2600. I’m also at the f it I’ll just fix it myself too lol. Yea it just took a much bigger hit then I whould have hoped for. My main concern is fixing this and then having the headgasket issue pop up In a year or so then be really pissed. We do like the vehicle...

I appreciate the support lol I put it back together and am going to see how I feel. The intake manifold removal isn’t terribly bad. So I can get that on and off in like 45 mins. The next part of the job is a little intimidating. It’s also peak summer heat and I don’t have a garage I can work in...

Going to pull out the vacuum and assess, now I’m debating put it back together and pay a shop to do it or tackle this myself. Do I really want to torture myself with this job? Lol

Manifold off, coolant spotted in the front section under the manifold, valley plate leak?