Will a 1990 4afe head fit my 1997 4afe? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

nolragan · 10-29-2005, 02:38 PM

I unfortunately need to replace my cracked head in my 97 4afe. I have an available head from a 1990 4afe, but Im not sure if it will fit. Does anybody out there know? I need to replace asap, please post what you know.

Flashmn · 10-29-2005, 03:09 PM

You might have to get a different timing belt, however, the 1990 head is more inferior in design and the intake manifold wont fit, not 100% sure about the exhaust side.

nolragan · 10-30-2005, 10:00 AM

umm that sucks. Do you know if that means that I need to replace it with only a 93-97 head?

Spud · 10-30-2005, 08:03 PM

I would try to get a 97 4AFE head to replace the damaged one.Alot less hassle.However if that proves difficult maybe you could try to get the latest model head you can find.....

Flashmn · 10-30-2005, 11:26 PM

Yeah, I'd shoot for a 93-97 head.

***REN69*** · 10-31-2005, 07:24 AM

screw just getting the head.. getting a whole motor will probably be a lot cheaper.

silkydraws · 10-31-2005, 03:25 PM

After just trying this on a 97. I found the timing gears diff too. Exhaust worked but transmission immediantly went out so no more trials

nolragan · 11-02-2005, 07:53 PM

ok thanks for the help, im going to replace just the head, will get a 93-97 one. wish me luck.
Also if anyone has any further knowlege on this subject, please post.