Cylinder Head Problems

[ledhead]

I took off my cylinder head off my 4runner after losing compression in the #2 cylinder. After I got it off I noticed the seat was messed up on #2. So I took it to a machine shop to have it looked at, and in addition to the problems in the #2 cyl, they found a crack in the #1 cylinder as well! They suggested that I buy a new head and quoted me $398. Does anyone have any idea where would be a good place to find a head? Unfortunately I can't afford any of the high performance (DOA, LC eng) type stuff.

 

[Greg]

I don't know if it's what you're looking for, but I have a Carbed head that was in good, running shape before I pulled it off.

It has about 160k on it though......

LMK!

 

[Skyetone]

nothing against greg, but get a machine shop to check the head BEFORE you buy it. I went through three heads from varios sources before I went DOA. All the heads had cracks. I couldn't even see then with the naked eye. but they were there. BE VARY AWARE of the carbon. in this instance you get what you pay for.

 

[ledhead]

Thanks Greg and Skye...

I'm having this struggle.. To buy something used for cheap and slap it on, or buy something new. DOA looks a little steep for me (talked to Tim today, he said $975..), or I was looking at Blaze Speed Shop has one listed for $500, and engnbldr.com is about $450...

What to do, what to do..

 

[Greg]

If you want to take my Head to a Machine Shop and have it checked, have at it. If it's good, it's yours for $40. If it's bad, you're not obligated to pay for it.

It was running perfect for me when I pulled it......

 

[Skyetone]

I'd have to mic the valves but I am fairly sure that I have a 22r floating too. same price but greg is first. As far as DOA. I went through it, MAN YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. the end