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suprakid91 · 06-26-2008, 03:22 AM

Well to me, this seems to be the best option, for a few reasons:
1. its cheap
2. if it turns out that its bad i can return it for a refund (minus S&H)
3. if it does work, i just saved my self over $120

plus, some of you may say "don't go cheap" but lets say it is cheap and horrible and all this other bad stuff you guys say.... it was $50. thats it. and in that $50 I've already taken apart and rebuilt the engine (basically) so the next time i do it (if i even have to) would go even faster.

I've already bought over $120 worth of gaskets that im gonna have to replace for this stupid head gasket... 120+120=240 just for exhaust gaskets.... or... 120+50= 170.

And just because it doesn't have "TOYOTA" printed all over doesn't mean its bad, and just because its from eBay doesn't mean its bad. everyone has heard horror stories about gaskets and fix it fast schemes but sometimes its just worth it to try the cheaper way.

AND i realize all you guys are trying to help me and just giving me advice and i do value what you have already given me so don't think im disses your professional opinion, im just stated my case and why i think the way i do

supramacist · 06-26-2008, 04:34 AM

Most people that care about there cars spend upwards of 2 grand do what you did for 300.

You would have been better off buying an ounce of really killer weed and smoking it.

You choose to learn the hard way. That's your call.
It's hard to learn anything new when you already know everything.

If you didn't machine the head and at minimum lap your block. You have managed to nail the casket shut.

It's not our fault that you bought a car that you can't afford to maintain properly.

With a 50$ hg. you may as well not even bother with ARP. You threw a bandaid on a sucking chest wound.

You could have gone to o'riellys and bought a felpro '' cheap'' upper gasket set for under 12 bucks. If you're going to waste everyones time atleast committ to doing that much right.

toneloc87 2 · 06-26-2008, 05:00 AM

ya never know what crack head made thoose pos gaskets at least when you get quality parts you wont have to worry bout having to do everything over again. and dont forget to torque thoose arp studs to 80ft/lbs if i remember correctly

supramacist · 06-26-2008, 05:24 AM

This kids car is going to be far less tolerant than anyone here.

He just isn't with it enough to know the facts.

He'll be lucky if it makes it through 1 test drive.

I'd bet he walks home or pulls in with it smoking. The upside is he won't have to walk but maybe a block. If it does hold. You can bet it won't hold for long. That's if it even starts when he thinks he's done.

Then he'll remember the day he came in here and biotched and moaned about buying toyota parts.., quite vividly.

suprakid91 · 06-26-2008, 04:09 PM

well sorry for pissing you guys off but i am going to go to toyota and spend some money there instead of buying ebay stuff. planning on buying all oem gaskets from toyota so i dont have any problems like you guys said. so thanks for the advice and kinda kickin my ass for even thinking about buying that cheap stuff. i was tired last night and stuff was making me mad so i pretty much just ranted on about stuff. so sorry guys.

supramacist · 06-26-2008, 05:11 PM

You're still doing a questionable fix with toyota oem dude.

You're atleast doing the community minimum. Which is better than where you were going.

Congrats....., you may have just arrived.

EDIT: No one was mad at you man. You just have alot to learn with this car. It's a breed of its' own.

toneloc87 2 · 06-26-2008, 11:01 PM

cheers to that

06-26-2008, 03:22 AM	#1
suprakid91 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 119	Well to me, this seems to be the best option, for a few reasons: 1. its cheap 2. if it turns out that its bad i can return it for a refund (minus S&H) 3. if it does work, i just saved my self over $120 plus, some of you may say "don't go cheap" but lets say it is cheap and horrible and all this other bad stuff you guys say.... it was $50. thats it. and in that $50 I've already taken apart and rebuilt the engine (basically) so the next time i do it (if i even have to) would go even faster. I've already bought over $120 worth of gaskets that im gonna have to replace for this stupid head gasket... 120+120=240 just for exhaust gaskets.... or... 120+50= 170. And just because it doesn't have "TOYOTA" printed all over doesn't mean its bad, and just because its from eBay doesn't mean its bad. everyone has heard horror stories about gaskets and fix it fast schemes but sometimes its just worth it to try the cheaper way. AND i realize all you guys are trying to help me and just giving me advice and i do value what you have already given me so don't think im disses your professional opinion, im just stated my case and why i think the way i do __________________ 91' 7m-gte, sold

06-26-2008, 04:34 AM	#2
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Most people that care about there cars spend upwards of 2 grand do what you did for 300. You would have been better off buying an ounce of really killer weed and smoking it. You choose to learn the hard way. That's your call. It's hard to learn anything new when you already know everything. If you didn't machine the head and at minimum lap your block. You have managed to nail the casket shut. It's not our fault that you bought a car that you can't afford to maintain properly. With a 50$ hg. you may as well not even bother with ARP. You threw a bandaid on a sucking chest wound. You could have gone to o'riellys and bought a felpro '' cheap'' upper gasket set for under 12 bucks. If you're going to waste everyones time atleast committ to doing that much right. Last edited by supramacist; 06-26-2008 at 04:38 AM.

06-26-2008, 05:00 AM	#3
toneloc87 2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 62	ya never know what crack head made thoose pos gaskets at least when you get quality parts you wont have to worry bout having to do everything over again. and dont forget to torque thoose arp studs to 80ft/lbs if i remember correctly Last edited by toneloc87 2; 06-26-2008 at 05:10 AM.

06-26-2008, 05:24 AM	#4
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	This kids car is going to be far less tolerant than anyone here. He just isn't with it enough to know the facts. He'll be lucky if it makes it through 1 test drive. I'd bet he walks home or pulls in with it smoking. The upside is he won't have to walk but maybe a block. If it does hold. You can bet it won't hold for long. That's if it even starts when he thinks he's done. Then he'll remember the day he came in here and biotched and moaned about buying toyota parts.., quite vividly. Last edited by supramacist; 06-26-2008 at 05:31 AM.

06-26-2008, 04:09 PM	#5
suprakid91 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 119	well sorry for pissing you guys off but i am going to go to toyota and spend some money there instead of buying ebay stuff. planning on buying all oem gaskets from toyota so i dont have any problems like you guys said. so thanks for the advice and kinda kickin my ass for even thinking about buying that cheap stuff. i was tired last night and stuff was making me mad so i pretty much just ranted on about stuff. so sorry guys. __________________ 91' 7m-gte, sold

06-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	You're still doing a questionable fix with toyota oem dude. You're atleast doing the community minimum. Which is better than where you were going. Congrats....., you may have just arrived. EDIT: No one was mad at you man. You just have alot to learn with this car. It's a breed of its' own. Last edited by supramacist; 06-26-2008 at 05:16 PM.

06-26-2008, 11:01 PM	#7
toneloc87 2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 62	cheers to that