I am in the process of getting a 2002 3rd gen on Clist
He was asking 1000 but i was able to talk him down to $500
About the truck:
2002
Im not sure if its a sport or not, it has the hood scoop.
320kmiles
From his post he said this..
"I think one of the head gaskets has gone back. It does run and drive however, there is a check engine light because the spark plug is fouling. I think there may be coolant going into the cylinder because the exhaust has a liquid coming back on the rear window"
Now i watched the 5 part video on youtube that walks you through the full tear down and replacement of the head/gasket.
Assuming.. and yeah i know what that makes you and me. but assuming the only problem is the gasket, i could have a running Runner for under 1000 dollars.
Even if a need the head, i have priced them around $350.
Im just weighing my options here. My family has been looking into a 4 runner for years now after watching Expedition Overland. Clay has a way of convincing you to get out there without really trying. lol
Wonderlust has caputred me and this is either a great deal or a huge waste of time....
Is it worth the gamble? Idk... I could prob part it out for more than $500
Help me make a decision here. Are there other things that could be wrong causing this coolant leak?
Obviously while im in there i will be doing the timing belt, idler bearings as needed, valve cover gaskets, and whatever else is defunct.
O yeah it has a sun roof to
He was asking 1000 but i was able to talk him down to $500
About the truck:
2002
Im not sure if its a sport or not, it has the hood scoop.
320kmiles
From his post he said this..
"I think one of the head gaskets has gone back. It does run and drive however, there is a check engine light because the spark plug is fouling. I think there may be coolant going into the cylinder because the exhaust has a liquid coming back on the rear window"
Now i watched the 5 part video on youtube that walks you through the full tear down and replacement of the head/gasket.
Assuming.. and yeah i know what that makes you and me. but assuming the only problem is the gasket, i could have a running Runner for under 1000 dollars.
Even if a need the head, i have priced them around $350.
Im just weighing my options here. My family has been looking into a 4 runner for years now after watching Expedition Overland. Clay has a way of convincing you to get out there without really trying. lol
Wonderlust has caputred me and this is either a great deal or a huge waste of time....
Is it worth the gamble? Idk... I could prob part it out for more than $500
Help me make a decision here. Are there other things that could be wrong causing this coolant leak?
Obviously while im in there i will be doing the timing belt, idler bearings as needed, valve cover gaskets, and whatever else is defunct.
O yeah it has a sun roof to