There she goes…

[reddaggs]

I’ve had my FJ for 4 years now. 2007, 6 speed manual, got at 179,000….now has 254,800. Head gaskets let go on Monday and not sure if it’s worth doing heads with that many miles on it. What y’all think?

I had big plans for it…new suspension all around, electronics, bumpers, etc. but I’m not sure about sinking the $ into it.

 

[BMThiker]

You two don't look too sad about it. This is the first head gasket failure I've heard of, but I wouldn't hesitate to replace it and keep on rockin'.

 

[thatcabledude]

Yeah, I’ve never once read/heard of the head gaskets letting go on that engine either. Replace and move on if they really are blown.

 

[reddaggs]

You two don't look too sad about it. This is the first head gasket failure I've heard of, but I wouldn't hesitate to replace it and keep on rockin'.

lol....yeah, not sure how that other pic got in there, fat fingered while posting from my phone and I cant figure out how to edit it.

A little back story to the failure:
The water pump went bad, with out me knowing, causing a leak in the pully of the water pump. It eventually over heated, possibly several times over about a week. I replaced the entire cooling system and the problem persisted, and eventually got worse. Monday the gasket finally blew and started steaming out the tail pipe and running rough.

 

[iwashmycar]

With the insane retail you probably wont lose fixing it - may even have to fix it to get top dollar if you determine you dont want it anymore anyway.

 

[chbrow10]

The 1GR-FE is known for head gasket issues, especially if it has been overheated. If you are handy, and have a day, it is an involved job, but not hard. This is a good video of the process.



I would also recommend checking your valve clearance while you are in there that deep. It is a shim under bucket system.