91 SR5 Head Gasket advice plz - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Rotor_head · 04-23-2005, 12:08 PM

Hey people, new to the toy forums, just wanted to do some investigating for my dad. What kind of hassle is it to change a blown head gasket in a 1991 SR5. Should this be done strictly by a shop or can someone with amatuer skills dig into it. If it can be a do-it-yourself job is a Hanes manual good enough or can you let me know of a better manual to use. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Rotor_head · 04-23-2005, 12:09 PM

side note: i think my exhaust is going to fall apart if i ty and take it off. Any recommendations on some headers to use in replacement?

Paul H. · 04-23-2005, 03:04 PM

Hey rotor_head, there was a TSB, ie recall, for the headgasket for the 3.0. Call Toyota with the VIN no. and see if your dads engine still qualifies. If not then go to Yotatech.com for the answers to your questions.

alltrac165 · 04-23-2005, 11:14 PM

^what he said on the recall. It is a V6, right? If you want to tackle the head, it's a bit of a job as most of the engine has to be removed to get to it, you know, like the intake, fuel injectors, wiring, cooling hoses, fan, belts, accessories, timing belt cover, timing belt, both intake and exhaust manifolds, etc. Can be done if you are mechanically inclined and have the right tools or at least access to them. Bear in mind, the head will have to be surfaced at the very least, it's a good idea to do a whole valve job. If you know a mechanic who can advise you in case of a problem, that would be good. I would invest in the factory manual. Nothing else even compares.

Rotor_head · 04-24-2005, 01:21 PM

Thanks guys, I'll look into that service bulletin. As to doing the job ourselves, if needs be, i think i'll pass. Usually when dad and i do something like this by the time we get it apart we're both to drunk to remember how it goes back together. And this sounds a little more difficult then a lawn tractor or a dirt bike.