Yet Another Blown Head Gasket

[Wileyk24]

Ok guys, parts are in. I plan on stating the teardown this Saturday after I get off from work around 4:00pm. Before/During/and After pictures coming soon. I will put up a pic of the new goodies too.

Here's the breakdown of what I ordered.

Toyota Head Gasket Kit: Part Number: (04112-42023)
Contains all the gaskets and seals you will need from the head gasket up.
Cost: $290.62 from toyotapartszone.com

Toyota Water Pump Assembly: (16100-49755)
Contains water pump and WP gasket
Cost: $79.06 from toyotapartszone.com

Gates Timing Belt Kit: (TCK237)
Contains timing belt and tensioner(idler pulley), 2 Camshaft Seals, and a crankshaft seal. It does not contain a new spring for the tensioner.
Cost: $59.79 from THMotorsports

Toyota Tensioner Spring: (90507-18008)
Cost: $5.61 from toyotapartszone.com

ARP Head Bolt Kit: (ARP-203-3902)
Cost: $106.58 from Summit Racing

ARP Assembly Lubricant: (ARP-100-9909)
For 7 bucks, why skimp here if you are going this far???
Cost: $7.02 from Summit Racing

So far I am all in for about $620 w/ shipping to give you guys an idea of what the total head gasket/timing belt and waterpump replacement procedure will cost you. Keep in mind I still am going to have the head checked, milled, etc. I can't imagine this whole project coming in any less than $1000. Guess we will see.

More to come soon.

Kris

[xThermoNucleaRx]

Have you thought about changing the starter while its exposed?
Never would hurt especially if it's the stock one.

[Wileyk24]

I just rebuilt it, replaced all the copper contacts inside. It turns over/starts 100% every turn of the key. Before I had the turn and click problem. This fixed it instantly. I never messed with adding in a relay. I will probably leave it until it breaks, I now know how to get to it should I need to. Forget laying under the car and loosening those bolts, I just pulled the air intake manifold and reached right in and loosened it up. I tried laying under the car and getting to it, after almost 2 hours of trying different combinations of extensions, ratchets, swivel heads...you name it. I threw in the towel and took the manifold off.

[Wileyk24]

Toyota Gasket Kit
ARP Bolt Kit and Lubricant
Gates Timing Belt Kit
Timing belt tensioner spring
Water pump and water pump gasket

[Wileyk24]

Decided after starting my tear down that I am going to replace my accessory belts as well. They basically looked like crap, never really looked at them closely before but they are all cracked and dried up. Also, I am going to go ahead and replace my radiator too. It seems to have a be leaking after I overheated, and I am not sure how old it is or how good it is flowing.

More to come...

[Wileyk24]

In order to make sure I remember how all these hoses and wiring goes back together I am taking pictures of everything I do along the way. Here are some before pics that should come in handy later.

[Wileyk24]

More before shots

[87hilux7mge]

you can also get some masking tape and label the wires with their respective places, a lil time consuming but its a good practice in patience and thoroughness.

gl man, youll love it when its rolling again. id go with the head studs as well over the arp bolts, worth the extra bux and more insurance.

[CanadianBak'inSupra]

just take your time and remember where everything goes. it will save you time when putting it all back together.

if he just replaced the contacts in his starter its fine and there is no point wasting money on something that works fine, and is easy to take off. you can remove the starter without removing anything else.

this is the tsrm http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...ection=EM&P=32 read it if you get stuck on anything. and don't be afraid to ask any questions on the forum good luck!