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4.0 V-6 Blown Head Gasket

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by TaxMan, Jul 13, 2018.

  1. Jul 13, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    TaxMan

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    The head gasket on my 2004 4Runner Limited with the 4.0 V-6 was leaking at 132K miles. The check engine, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF lights came on and a rough first start. The dealer replaced a spark plug, then ignition coil, fuel injector set, injector insulator, O ring, Air surge gasket, and many tests for the next 7K Miles, until finally consulting Toyota Technical Assistance and being advised to check for a leaking head gasket. The same warnings occurred again at 185K miles. Same dealership, but under new ownership & staffing started to go through all the same crap that didn’t fix anything previously. 2nd head gasket replacement at a much higher cost than the first time!
    Water pump replacement at 200K miles.
    Every time I drive it is @ new record in years of ownership & mileage. I’ve never kept a vehicle this long.
     
  2. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:05 PM
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    Bob

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    How much was the second replacement?
     
  3. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:16 PM
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    Over $4,000.
     
  4. Jul 14, 2018 at 11:41 PM
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    Dark Knight

    Dark Knight Get off my lawn

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    Damn 4K is high!!! I had my 05 Tacoma done at the dealer for around $3300
     
  5. Jul 15, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    I agree. The previous dealership owner & staff did the first head gasket for $2,400 and credited the previous charges for the attempts that didn’t resolve the issue (spark plug, ignition coil, fuel injector, etc.). The new owner & staff at the same location refused to credit the previous charges for attempts that didn’t work. The shop rate went up $30/hr & customer service went downhill with the new owner.
     
  6. Jul 15, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    I want to travel and camp and will do Mod's necessary to do this with a 4runner.
    Would you mind sharing the city and state that dealer is located in? I would certainly like to avoid them.
    Thanks,
     
  7. Jul 16, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    The present dealership owner is based in Fargo, North Dakota and operates dealerships of various brands in multiple states including Springfield, Missouri; Nampa, Idaho; Pasco, Washington; Kalispell, Montana, and Bellevue, Nebraska. They have Toyota franchises in Fargo, ND and Bellevue, NE (near Omaha.)
     
  8. Jul 16, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    I want to travel and camp and will do Mod's necessary to do this with a 4runner.
    I appreciate the info. Thanks!
     

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