Toyota 4runner head gasket issues. So i am considering buying a 97 34 4x4 auto that is clean other then a blown head gasket. The issue with the toyota 4runners 40 liter v6 however is that it tended to blow its head gasket much sooner than it should. Someone mentioned that toyota may have change the head gasket material something because of the sku number is different.
In my post about my toyota 4 runner i said that the head gasket was blown. Cylinder 6 is the weak point where such failures occur especially at start up and when the engine is cold. 4runner and tacoma share the same motor.
There is clearly a design flaw in the 2004 v6 4runners head gasket which requires many hours of labor to repair and should be covered by toyota. The issue is traced back to a head gasket failure on the 2004 4runner v6 engine. Chompstertacoma nov 17 2017 3.
Take the suv to a trusted certified mechanic for a once over to identify any issues. Of the 4 th gen 4runners one owner forum user estimated that 5 10 suffered from premature head gasket failure. In the case of cracked exhaust manifolds failed head gaskets or brakes the best bet for a used 4runner is a pre purchase inspection.
It is loosing compression in cylinders 3 and 4 and is burning some coolant. Both toyota 4runner owner forums and consumer reports report that this was a relatively widespread issue. 2020 toyota 4runner venture edition toyota.
This has been discussed over at t4r forum in regards to the head gasket problems with 2003 to early 2005 4runner models. Especially if the 4runner youre eyeing is a 2003 2005 model.
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