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When you are hooking up the drain tube, are you hooking it up to 1 or 2 in my Picture? I’m just trying to clarify, does the drain connect to the cooler or to the tube going to the cooler? Thanks

Never mind, using the trans line that comes off bottom of the radiator on the passenger side. I knew there was an easier line just couldn’t remember where. Thanks!

Hey all, going to do the trans fluid tomorrow. I’ve done it before on a 4Runner so similar system. I took a look at the diagram and I’m just trying to confirm which line I want to pull and use for the drain. It should be the top line #2 if I’m reading the diagram correctly, just want to verify...

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...