Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) *Needs Headgasket Replacement* I am currently selling my very clean 97 4Runner Limited 4x4 V6 (no E-locker). Loaded with power everything, all windows work including the rear glass and sunroof. I am the second owner, and it has always been well maintained. Black/Graphite exterior with tan leather interior (ripped front seats). 204k miles, no visible rust (rear wheel well has a spot of surface rust but not visible with door shut). Within the past year i have done the starter, valve cover gaskets, radiator, plugs/wires, and 4 new Yokohama ATS tires/alignment. TB/Waterpump have been done already. Asking $1700 with the Pioneer in-dash DVD player, $1500 with no radio. pm me offers, i wont be offended, worse thing that can happen is i say no. Thanks, Tom Edited May 6, 2014 by Stallion Motorsports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 How much with the head gasket replaced, if that's an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 How much with the head gasket replaced, if that's an option? I would assume it's the v6 so that's 2 head gaskets so probably cheaper for a whole motor swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) How much with the head gasket replaced, if that's an option? I'm not fixing it at this time. The truck never overheated, however if I was keeping it I would swap the motor. Used/rebuild motors can be had for $500-$3000 depending on mileage and year. The best deal i saw was $1250 for a 90k motor. Tom Edited April 29, 2014 by Stallion Motorsports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 When did they stop putting I6's in these? Also, if it never overheated how have you deretmined that it needs only a HG job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 When did they stop putting I6's in these? Also, if it never overheated how have you deretmined that it needs only a HG job? JP-im not sure what year they went to a V6, however it should be the same motor from 96-02. In my nonprofessional opinion it needs a headgasket set at the minimum. It could be more, but I have no way to tell and I'm not paying to have it torn down to verify. If I was keeping it I would put a engine in it. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 When did they stop putting I6's in these? Also, if it never overheated how have you deretmined that it needs only a HG job? They never put I6's in 4runners. The 3.0 in the Toyota trucks of that era are notorious for blowing head gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 JP-im not sure what year they went to a V6, however it should be the same motor from 96-02. In my nonprofessional opinion it needs a headgasket set at the minimum. It could be more, but I have no way to tell and I'm not paying to have it torn down to verify. If I was keeping it I would put a engine in it. Tom The 3.0 was introduced some time around the body style change in 89. It remained until the truck turned into the Tacoma in 95, when they went to I believe the 3.4. Whoever is interested in this should look up info on it first, considering how common this problem is it might be better to just do head gaskets on the current engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 They never put I6's in 4runners. The 3.0 in the Toyota trucks of that era are notorious for blowing head gaskets. I forgot to mention its a 3.4 Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Do you have photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 JP-im not sure what year they went to a V6, however it should be the same motor from 96-02. In my nonprofessional opinion it needs a headgasket set at the minimum. It could be more, but I have no way to tell and I'm not paying to have it torn down to verify. If I was keeping it I would put a engine in it. Tom I guess more specifically the question would be what are the symptoms? Overheating? Coolant pouring out of the head? Ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 LSx swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I forgot to mention its a 3.4 Tom Oh yeah, I just woke up when i read that and was posting from my phone. That would have been a 3.4 for sure, sorry. Should have a timing chain instead of a belt, so as far as head gaskets go it should be an easy engine to work on. I don't think head gaskets are a common issue on the 3.4 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Head gaskets ARE a common issue on the 4 runners. Not very hard to change either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Oh yeah, I just woke up when i read that and was posting from my phone. That would have been a 3.4 for sure, sorry. Should have a timing chain instead of a belt, so as far as head gaskets go it should be an easy engine to work on. I don't think head gaskets are a common issue on the 3.4 though. Nope, timing belt. V6's weren't chains until the 3.5 GR motor came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 make an offer before i feed it to craigslist...used motors are available in columbus for as cheap as $500. this is a easy money maker to flip. tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Do you have photos? Am I missing photos somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Am I missing photos somewhere? My fault Rocky, I dunno if you saw it when you picked up the dresser or not. Pm me your email, I will send them. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://rs815.pbsrc.com/albums/zz71/stallionmotor/1399323993_zps72122d8d.jpg~320x480?t=1399323997 http://rs815.pbsrc.com/albums/zz71/stallionmotor/1399323969_zps48754e52.jpg~320x480?t=1399323973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sent you another PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Someone snag this up. If I had the extra cash laying around I'd be all over it. Be sure to post up how easy the repair was , so I can further kick myself in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 F ing clean. If it was in CLE it would be in my driveway. Cant take another trip to get another project car right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 $1400 here before it goes to craigslist this Friday. Car-part.com says motors are in town for $500-$1000. Pretty good money to be made if you can turn a wrench and want to flip it. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Bump for a nice guy. If I didn't buy the damn FD last week I would already own this. I was quoted a motor from Triplett for $700-$950 depending I mileage of motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Someone snag this up. If I had the extra cash laying around I'd be all over it. Be sure to post up how easy the repair was , so I can further kick myself in the ass. Ditto. :megusta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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