Blown head gasket on my '93 pick-up
03-25-2014, 08:31 PM
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Blown head gasket on my '93 pick-up
Hello,
I have a '93 toyota pick-up that I use was using as a daily / hauling vehicle. I recently blew the head gasket on it due to a cracked radiator hose. Because of my odometer problems, I was not able to catch the overheat in time. (thermostat slow, speedo doesn't work, fuel gauge works). I do not know how extensive the damages are - not sure if it will need a new head, re-machining, etc.
At this point, I'm not sure if it would be best to repair, replace, or just straight up sell. Because I did not pay much for the truck (~$1,500), there isn't a whole lot at risk here.
Any suggestions? I already called one spot in Santa Ana and they wanted $1,100 to replace, however I'm not sure how much I can trust these types of places.
I have a '93 toyota pick-up that I use was using as a daily / hauling vehicle. I recently blew the head gasket on it due to a cracked radiator hose. Because of my odometer problems, I was not able to catch the overheat in time. (thermostat slow, speedo doesn't work, fuel gauge works). I do not know how extensive the damages are - not sure if it will need a new head, re-machining, etc.
At this point, I'm not sure if it would be best to repair, replace, or just straight up sell. Because I did not pay much for the truck (~$1,500), there isn't a whole lot at risk here.
Any suggestions? I already called one spot in Santa Ana and they wanted $1,100 to replace, however I'm not sure how much I can trust these types of places.
03-25-2014, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by S2Kevinn
Hello,
I have a '93 toyota pick-up that I use was using as a daily / hauling vehicle. I recently blew the head gasket on it due to a cracked radiator hose. Because of my odometer problems, I was not able to catch the overheat in time. (thermostat slow, speedo doesn't work, fuel gauge works). I do not know how extensive the damages are - not sure if it will need a new head, re-machining, etc.
At this point, I'm not sure if it would be best to repair, replace, or just straight up sell. Because I did not pay much for the truck (~1,500), there isn't a whole lot at risk here.
Any suggestions? I already called one spot in Santa Ana and they wanted 1,100 to replace, however I'm not sure how much I can trust these types of places.
I have a '93 toyota pick-up that I use was using as a daily / hauling vehicle. I recently blew the head gasket on it due to a cracked radiator hose. Because of my odometer problems, I was not able to catch the overheat in time. (thermostat slow, speedo doesn't work, fuel gauge works). I do not know how extensive the damages are - not sure if it will need a new head, re-machining, etc.
At this point, I'm not sure if it would be best to repair, replace, or just straight up sell. Because I did not pay much for the truck (~1,500), there isn't a whole lot at risk here.
Any suggestions? I already called one spot in Santa Ana and they wanted 1,100 to replace, however I'm not sure how much I can trust these types of places.
03-26-2014, 01:26 PM
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22re's are very easy to fix if you dont want to fix Ill buy as is for reasonable price. All you need is radiator, new hoses, thermostat, head gasket, a resurface on the head, and timing chain kit. If your willing to part with it let me know the info on the truck I might be interested.
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beofre you go that route you can buy a complete motor rebuilt for $1300 so $1100 seems like alot.
head gasket set 120
resurface head 200 maybe?
timing chain kit there are 2 types
plastic guides 100
metal guides 150
radiatior 120
hoses 40
coolant 20
thermostat 20 depends on what you get could be cheaper
parts alone $500-$700 depending on what you want.
most of the prices are off of autozone except for the timing chain kits i got that from LCE performance I bought the metal guides for my 94 22re and dont have to worry about them ever falling apaprt.
I dont know what the labor book says for hours but they arent that hard to do.
head gasket set 120
resurface head 200 maybe?
timing chain kit there are 2 types
plastic guides 100
metal guides 150
radiatior 120
hoses 40
coolant 20
thermostat 20 depends on what you get could be cheaper
parts alone $500-$700 depending on what you want.
most of the prices are off of autozone except for the timing chain kits i got that from LCE performance I bought the metal guides for my 94 22re and dont have to worry about them ever falling apaprt.
I dont know what the labor book says for hours but they arent that hard to do.
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