Toyota Parts Crisis? Tacoma/4Runner 3.4l V6 Head Gasket Leakage Problem
I have been looking for information on other Toyota truck owners who
have the same problem I do:
My brand new $28,000 1996 Tacoma 4wd SR5 pickup has been sitting at the
dealer service department for 26 days as 1/7/97. There is a problem with
the head gasket leaking coolant, and they do not have the part
available. I was told that it could be another two weeks!
I don't have time right now to give you all the specifics, but I will be
happy to E-mail you more information about my situation. I am going to
type up a form letter that I can send to Toyota Motor Corp., auto
magazines, the media, etc.
I have a feeling that I'm not the only one very upset about this, and
stuck without their Toyota. I am quickly finding out that the "Lemon
Laws" enacted to "protect consumers" is nothing more that a catch 22
circular cycle of BS that keeps consumers from having any recourse when
they have been ripped off.
Please e-mail me if you want more information on this or can give me any
advice.
Sincerely,
Kent F. Cunneen
It's been awhile since you posted, but I have a 2005 tacoma 4x4 and the head gasket seems to be leaking. I sure would like to know more about a possible recall. How did things turn out for you?
Could you please clarify your issue? I would be very glad to help, but, your post seems to indicate that your vehicle was in the shop 11 years ago. And, if your time frame is correct, there WAS a parts issue back then, the redesign of the head gaskets was late, and it was true the there was insufficient parts availability. Please repost.Could you please clarify your issue? I would be very glad to help, but, your post seems to indicate that your vehicle was in the shop 11 years ago. And, if your time frame is correct, there WAS a parts issue back then, the redesign of the head gaskets was late, and it was true the there was insufficient parts availability. Please repost.
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With the limited information given, first thing to do is start with the air cleaner and make sure it is clean. Next look at the ignition system; are the spark plugs in good shape as well as the ignition wiring. Bad gasoline can cause your problem also. Try taking off the fuel filter and draining it from the inlet into a clear jar and see how much crud and / or water is there. You may have gotten a bad tank of gas with something like diesel fuel contaminating it which may be hard to detect. If there is brown slimy stuff in the radiator, you've blown a head gasket for sure; however I've seen head gasket problems that weren't very obvious. Things like a bad sensor, a burned valve or timing chain skipping a tooth should show up as an engine code. That's about all the help I can give with the limited symptoms you listed
well experts recommend that, i replaced a head gasket to a 94 toyota 4runner and i did not resurfaced, all i did was a visual inspection of valves springs seats etc,and of course a good clean aruond both surfaces, block and head, if all this looks good, go ahead, goodluck. head bolts must torque to spec. good luck
NO your best bet is to remove both heads and send them away for crack testing and surface grinding plus make sure the block has a flat and clean serface ,no water holes eaten away and near to the cylinder bores, if all ok then get the heads done and tighten down to correct tension which you will get on the VRS (valve regrind set). then it will last for years
For a V6 # Liter engine, you will use a galon and almost half (that is about 6 Liters of oil). I use a Toyota camry V6 3 Liter engine that shares the same engine with the Toyota 4Runner.
Possibly a leaking head gasket. Water/antifreeze seeps into the cyllinder when it cools off, and then it won't fire properly until the coolant is blown out the exhaust when you start it. Let it warm up with the rad cap off. If you see bubbles continuously coming up to the filler hole, you have a head gasket problem. Do you have to add coolant monthly, or weekly?
If you're lucky, it could be just a spark plug that doesn't want to do anything until it warms up, or it could be a valve.
Would recommend checking your owners manual if you have it. There should be a listing for the fuse block which should show you all the fuses and what they are for. Hope this helps.
I would highly recommend that you go to the local parts store and purchase a Haynes Manual for your vehicle, they are around $ 25.00 Canadian. As when you do your head gasket you wil need to remove your timing belt and this is a procedure in it's self. then you will neen certain torque settings. This manual will provide you with all of this information step by step. they are designed for the do it yourselfer. They also cover many other issues that you may come across through out the ownership of your vehicle. I know that the last ting you need is an added exspence but these manuals are well worth the small investment. There is a site that you can find hrough google search that you can find factory service repair manuals for your vehicle, however they only have a layout for a 4 cylinder engine in there drawings and this is alot different then the 6 cylinder. As the procedure for repairs is totally different. I hope that this helps and that you take the time to rate any solutions you receive. Good Luck.
Could you please clarify your issue? I would be very glad to help, but, your post seems to indicate that your vehicle was in the shop 11 years ago. And, if your time frame is correct, there WAS a parts issue back then, the redesign of the head gaskets was late, and it was true the there was insufficient parts availability. Please repost.
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