EagleEye Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Any mechanics need side job I buy parts you do work at your place. Napa wants like 3k labor other less notable shops say 600$ labor let me know if you can do it and how much PM me for details and questions. I have the book for truck new bolts gasket kit and fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 26, 2015 First off what makes you think head gaskets are bad, not questioning you on purpose but what's the symptom? Just to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Head will probably need to be milled to. I had a Tacoma that blew a head gasket, I think I paid 1800$ to have it fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleEye Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Overheat because pressure building up in the radiator and pushing fluid out the cap no other leaks noted nothing coming out exhaust, this happens very quickly like three to four miles, no water on dipstick or oil fill,possible oil on radiator cap each time both upper and lower hose pressurize immediately, new thermostat and radiator cap did nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleEye Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Overheat because pressure building up in the radiator and pushing fluid out the cap no other leaks noted nothing coming out exhaust, this happens very quickly like three to four miles, no water on dipstick or oil fill,possible oil on radiator cap each time both upper and lower hose pressurize immediately, new thermostat and radiator cap did nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Give Chris at Rowdy Racks in Mesa a call. 90% of the work he does is on trucks. 480-221-3384 He is on Center just south of Southern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lux Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Just had the same scope of work priced last week. 2200 labor. I was advised its better to buy a replacement engine, as it has the same labor cost. Think Ill try some of the BarsLeaks head gasket repair, Worth a shot for only $18.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted June 26, 2015 Had the same problem on one of my trucks ended up being mechanic put the thermostat in backwards. They wanted 2600 to fix and it was there fault if I wouldn't of found the problem (thanks for grandpa teaching shade tree mechanic skills) my wallet would have been much lighter. Just my 2 cents 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted June 26, 2015 You could put new head gaskets on and do a valve job on that motor for 3K, that's ridiculous. I'd be checking a lot of different things over head gaskets for the problem your having. Do you have oil in your coolant, coolant in your oil or a loss of compression in any cylinder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted June 26, 2015 You could put new head gaskets on and do a valve job on that motor for 3K, that's ridiculous. I'd be checking a lot of different things over head gaskets for the problem your having. Do you have oil in your coolant, coolant in your oil or a loss of compression in any cylinder? Right.. I also have had multiple defective termostats and radiator caps! brand new yet no workie. I have probably seen 3 or 4 new thermostats stick when brand new and I have only replaced maybe 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 26, 2015 You could put new head gaskets on and do a valve job on that motor for 3K, that's ridiculous. I'd be checking a lot of different things over head gaskets for the problem your having. Do you have oil in your coolant, coolant in your oil or a loss of compression in any cylinder? Right.. I also have had multiple defective termostats and radiator caps! brand new yet no workie. I have probably seen 3 or 4 new thermostats stick when brand new and I have only replaced maybe 5. I always test them on the stove before I put them in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted June 26, 2015 You could put new head gaskets on and do a valve job on that motor for 3K, that's ridiculous. I'd be checking a lot of different things over head gaskets for the problem your having. Do you have oil in your coolant, coolant in your oil or a loss of compression in any cylinder? Right.. I also have had multiple defective termostats and radiator caps! brand new yet no workie. I have probably seen 3 or 4 new thermostats stick when brand new and I have only replaced maybe 5. I always test them on the stove before I put them in. Me toooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted June 27, 2015 It's a pretty common issue with the Toyota 4.0l. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 27, 2015 It's a pretty common issue with the Toyota 4.0l. what mileage does it become common? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I just had the same issue two months ago with my 2005 Tacoma, 190k. Call Daryl, he the manager at the Fletcher store on 19th Ave and Dunlap. Treated me awesome with a fair price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
