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My LJ78 has been running great after a new cylinder head, but recently I had a bit of an incident off roading and now my passenger side front wheel has a negative camber. I took it to a shop and put it on a lift, I was told that the axle appears to be bent, or it could just be the axle housing...

Appreciate the response. I already purchased a replacement cylinder head with a complete set- valves, camshaft, gaskets, bolts etc. It is currently being installed by my local shop. I would appreciate pics- calwickey@gmail.com Thanks- Cal

I was drawn to the complete heads because I was struggling to find oem valve train part numbers, as well as camshaft and camshaft bearings. If anyone has these part numbers or access to them, would be much appreciated. Cheers.

Update- I reached out to both companies- All heads, and Kiwi cylinder heads. Both are out of stock of my desired cylinder head. I am looking for a complete cylinder head kit, and there is no Toyota OEM complete kit. Does anyone know about these companies (good, bad, reliable)- Mr. Cylinder...

Ok, good to know. After reading Onur’s post, I have started looking at “all heads” in Australia. I will call them and ask for details about the desired head. Thanks.

No worries. There were a few tests done on the pistons and everything checked out ok. I’m using advice that you told me in a previous thread and buying a big end bearing for the crank.

One more thing- I noticed your question about the valve train parts. I have to buy new valves and camshaft and components for those as well(springs, rockers, and camshaft bearings) -Because when my timing belt broke the pistons bent the valves and broke the camshaft. So my question is- Is the...

Wow, you have no idea how much I appreciate this! Thank you so much. Takes a lot of the headache away. Thanks, -Cal

This helps. I am under the impression that my 92 LJ78 prado has the 2LT-II and not the 2LTE. if that is the case- can I still replace the head with a 2LTE 2nd generation? or is there a special head for the 2LT-II? Cutting to the chase— do your answers and conclusions here apply to both the...

Ok thanks. I have heard a lot of owners replacing with the 3L head. Is that a good idea? Is it an improvement over the 2LTE head? Any suggestions where to get a 3L head from? Any other suggestions for replacement heads without cracking? Apologies for making a new thread since there are...

I started the thread on my blown 2LTE in my LJ78 a few weeks ago. I am ordering parts to repair the engine, and I have a few more questions. Here are the parts I’m ordering- -Head with gasket kit -Camshaft -Valves -Big end bearing Which head a good option for a replacement for the 2LTE head...

Ok, will do, thanks for the tip.

Much appreciated. This is heartwarming. Fingers crossed.

Just updating my post as new information comes in- I was just informed by my mechanic that he found that when the camshaft broke it dropped some valves. He will pull the head off to see if there is any piston damage. If no piston damage, he says he can repair it with a new head and a new cam...

Appreciate the response. Definitely won’t be doing the repairs myself. Going to do more research on repairs, and talk with my mechanic before possibly listing the truck. Hope to be back on the trails soon. Cheers!