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3.4 headgaskets

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Tonysoprano1, Apr 2, 2024.

  1. Apr 2, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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    Tonysoprano1

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    Hello fellows I'm new here please excuse me for the dumb question but I'm curious to know what's the highest mileage any one had gotten out of a 3.4 engine before needing headgaskets replaced? Thanks .
     
  2. Apr 3, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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    I am at 287k.

    I don't think head gaskets ever need replacing on these unless there is an overheating event.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    I have seen these 3.4 engines with 1/2 million miles still running around.
     
  4. May 5, 2024 at 8:17 AM
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    310,000 and counting. They aren't Previas, which almost always need a HG by 300K. Pretty rare on 3rd gen 4runner
     
  5. May 5, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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    Im not sure but Toyota rebuilt my top end must of got new HG's.
     
  6. May 5, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    My neighbor's x-wife's v-8 tundra needed $4k cam-tensioners at 50,000 miles. Took it in and its actually $10k to fix. So these v6's are very realible, espicially if you change the oil every 3,500 miles.
     
  7. May 5, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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    But they weren't the reason for the rebuild
     
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    Rumor was a botched timing belt replacement led to a new top-end. And the trans was replaced.
     

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