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2010 Replacing Cylinder Head

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by PITA, Nov 1, 2016.

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Keep 4Runner after cylinder head replacement?

  1. Yes - should be good as new

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  2. No - could have caused other issues

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  1. Nov 1, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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    PITA

    PITA [OP] New Member

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    Question is - do I keep the car after the cylinder head is replaced - Or get rid of it?

    I heard this is a really bad thing to break (and should not have since the car is only 6 years old with 99,000 miles).

    Thankfully under extended warranty, so the dealer is replacing the cylinder head (otherwise would have charged me $6,800).!
     
  2. Nov 2, 2016 at 10:58 AM
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    Bob

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    A number of folks on here might be able to chime in. @Ol'Blue has probably dealt with this a time or two.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    wnelax04sr5

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    im super curious to know whats happened to cause a cylinder head to need replacing as a whole unit. I know Toyota policy is to replace rather than machine the surface but if it is warped why did that happen? head gasket failure? I suspect you have an anomaly but still this deserves digging
     
  4. Nov 2, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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    j cat

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    why is it broke ? did they remove it and have it inspected ? could just be a screw up at the factory when they installed the cyl head. bad gasket also. sometimes if you do many very short trips the heads do move alot causing the gaskets to leak.

    you will find many repair shops that will fix it for far less than $7K USD..
     

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