Called the local Toyota dealership yesterday to inquire about a head gasket for my ‘78. Guy claimed they are out of print. Does that jive with everyone else’s experience?
No more OEM head gaskets?
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What is this sourcey?
S4Cruiser
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Shows still available from Toyota from my local dealer.
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I was under the impression they still had them, hence this post. Maybe the local guy was having a bad day? Either way, thanks for the info. I'll be ordering up the OEM gasket for the rebuild.
thorslc1977
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Try Norwalk Toyota here in California. Cheapest OEM parts I have found and Service is very good
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Follow-up question:
How do you guys know that that part number is compatible with my engine? (1. I get that they didn't change much over time. 2. I'm a nube.)
How do you guys know that that part number is compatible with my engine? (1. I get that they didn't change much over time. 2. I'm a nube.)
Living in the Past
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When looking on Amayama I show that part number good 1/75-7/80. May be even later but because of all the changes 8/80 those are in a different group and would need to search there to verify. But number posted is for your engine if within the dates listed.
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Fantastic. Yeah, I went through the process of clicking down through the hierarchy to verify. All good. Made the purchase. What a great site.
My Toyota guy (Stevinson Toyota) says they are available as a single part as as part of the complete engine gasket set.
I use "ToyotaPartsDeal" to purchase from sometimes but also to look up oem part #s. Some dealerships only go back to 1984.
I just found something interesting about Amayama. Although everywhere I've looked for an oem head gasket for my 74 F.5, it seems for sure it is no longer available. But when I enter the oem part # of 11115-60033 at Amayama, the say it's available. I'm wondering if I'd get oem or just an aftermarket. Has anyone confirmed Amayama sends oem?
I just found something interesting about Amayama. Although everywhere I've looked for an oem head gasket for my 74 F.5, it seems for sure it is no longer available. But when I enter the oem part # of 11115-60033 at Amayama, the say it's available. I'm wondering if I'd get oem or just an aftermarket. Has anyone confirmed Amayama sends oem?
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I have ordered many-many Toyota parts from Amayama, and all parts received have been Toyota OEM parts.
Well that's good to hear. I guess we'll see how it goes with a part that's listed "discontinued" everywhere else.
The say delivery by July 22-31. I'll post the outcome here. Thanks!
No matter what Amayama says, the head gasket is discontinued. They are going to come back and say that the part requested is discontinued and refund your money.
I believe you and was pretty much expecting it. Have you tried it already? Oh well. I already ordered before I saw your post. I guess we'll have another confirmation on NLA.
"BUT" just maybe, an extra tall stock boy will find one left that got pushed way back on a shelf. I know, dream on Steamer.
I've been doing this a long time. The HG is no longer available.
Isn't the 61010 HG super'd to 61030 ('75-87) which is readily available ? And doesn't the 61030 have improved coolant flow to the head ?
FWIW, I occasionally see OEM NHK/Pillar 61010 HGs on eBay, but I've soured quite a bit on eBay cuz of ersatz parts or receiving something other than what's pictured ...
FWIW, I occasionally see OEM NHK/Pillar 61010 HGs on eBay, but I've soured quite a bit on eBay cuz of ersatz parts or receiving something other than what's pictured ...
This discussion is about the F.5 head gasket. Not the early 2F HG's which are readily available.
Ah, you're right .... My bad, I missed that middle post ... 
@Steamer I have a mid-74 and purchased the second to last 04111-60084 Engine overhaul Gasket set (73-74) in the US a few years ago... It arrived crushed beyond usage thanks to the gentle souls at UPS. After a bit of persuasion to get the shipper to pack box-in-box, I was then sent the last one....
@Steamer I have a mid-74 and purchased the second to last 04111-60084 Engine overhaul Gasket set (73-74) in the US a few years ago... It arrived crushed beyond usage thanks to the gentle souls at UPS. After a bit of persuasion to get the shipper to pack box-in-box, I was then sent the last one....
