head gasket

Hey howdy, new around here but have been lurking for at least 6 months. Seems a lot of you have some helpful advice, so here go’s it. First a little about me and my cruiser, I bought my hunk of junk nearly a year ago and have big dreams. My fiancé and I are working towards building a good...

Hello All! I've been lurking for awhile now after purchasing my first 60 in March of 2023. After replacing all vacuum lines, power steering pump, rebuilding the carb, new fuel pump, fixing the timing, rebuilding the front knuckles, new rear brakes, new J tube & gasket, etc I am now getting to...

This posting is for a long block only. so valve cover to oil pans no accessories. The block has been hot tanked then machined for flatness. Bored .50 over OEM pistons and rings will be installed. New OEM bearings on the rods and crank. The head has been cleaned and checked for cracks. Three way...

Hey guys - I bought a 2013 GX late last year, but didn’t realize it was a time bomb with a blown head gasket. I’m in the process of doing the replacement myself. However, I can’t get the timing marks to line up correctly. Is this a big deal considering I’ll be removing it anyways? I’m not sure...

1998 Cruiser with ~160k miles. Starter went out and wouldn't engage. Pulled the intake manifold and found dried coolant slush at the block/head interface. :( Engine got hot about a year ago when a heater T broke but has been fine ever since. Starter failed due to corrosion from either sitting...

Hello! I’m looking for a legitimate mechanic in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley area familiar with the 100-series! Somebody real familiar with the 2UZ and Toyotas in general would be great. The place my truck is currently at (independent Toyota/Lexus focused shop) has had it for almost two weeks...

New in box aftermarket head gaskets for 2UZ engine. Was going to use and they arrived too late for my build. Free to a good home. Save it from the trash.

I blew up the radiator in my 90 series. I would like to perform a compression test to determine the cause. How can I go about doing this on a diesel engine? Thanks!

Let's try this again and frame it as a TECH question which will force me to be more candid with my situation... In the summer of 2022, my car was totaled by a hit and run drunk driver outside my house. Insurance gave me a total loss check for $12,000. Used car market was so high that I couldn't...

Hi All, I have a 6lpa 315 that I got used coast guard. Had a blown head gasket that we changed. No leaks now, idles and starts fine but will not rev past 1200 unless primer bulb is pumped while running. If bulb is pumped while running it will hit the limiter. Testing on garage...

I am looking for an 80 series 95-97 triple locked LC or LX450 that has already had the head gasket redone/replaced. Under 250,000 miles. Decent shape inside and out. Little to no rust. Built up or stock. Budget $19k. Within 400 miles of Chattanooga, TN. Serious offers only please. Looking for a...

Is it neccasary to replace the Timing Chain on a 94 1FZFE when I do the Head Gasket repair ? Also, why do people use a Cometic HG instead of a Toyota OEM ? Any Advantages.

Hi everyone, I'm located in Australia and have a HDJ100R with 1HDFTE engine. I'm struggling with this recent problem where I'm losing coolant. I replaced the radiator cap as well as radiator and looked for any leaks as well. Old radiator was in good condition but coolant was rusty so I did a...

I bought OEM MLS-type head gasket to my 1981 BJ42, part no. 11115-58110. I assumed it’s just bolt-off and bolt-on. Then I found this from Radd Cruiser’s website: 3B & 13BT MLS Head Gasket 11115-58110-AM - https://www.shopraddcruisers.ca/mls-head-gasket-3b-13bt-11115-58110-am.html Well, how...

Hello all! This is my first time posting so let me know if I'm forgetting something. I have a gas '93 LC with 215,000 miles that blew a head gasket. When I pulled the head I found a tiny bit of scoring on the #6 cylinder. That coupled with leaking rear and front main seals convinced me to pull...

Started up the FJ62 today. Blue/white smoke. I’m located in Denver, what are my options? Head gasket rebuild? 350 + 5 speed swap? Anyone been through this recently in the Denver area? Would love shop suggestions for either …

I normally just read and search, so posting is because system had that on the list. Hope everyone is well, I will be looking for info on head swap and what to do while I have it off for good measures. Thnx all

Looking at potentially picking up a stateside KZJ95 from Europe. Its got about 300km on it but its the non-intercooler version. It over heated and blew a HG apparently and thus the current owner is looking to get rid of it. I'm not super familiar with the 1KZ yet so i'm wondering what kind of...

Hey guys, anyone know of a good toyota/mechanic in the northern California area?

Hello, I have recently purchesed a 1980 Toyota Pickup, SR5 Longbed 2wd, 20r engine. When I bought the truck the engine was only running on 2 cylinders, had a lot of carb problems, was burning oil, and possible head gasket. I rebuilt the engine, put on a new Carburetor (the weber 32/36) and...