New or overhaul existing Toyota 4Runner engine

2 messages, Last post on May 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM

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#1 of 2 New or overhaul existing engine by 4runnerblues May 16, 2009 (12:11 pm)
My 1995 4Runner is in need of a major repair as water got into the engine. What would be best a new engine or overhauling the existing one, I am on disability so finances are a big part in the decision. Replies to this message: tidester (May 16, 2009 3:05 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: New or overhaul existing engine [4runnerblues] by tidester HOST May 16, 2009 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: 4runnerblues (May 16, 2009 12:11 pm) You didn't say how water got into the engine. If the car was submerged then you have a lot of other problems too. In that case I would try my best to replace the 4Runner. If water entered due to a faulty gasket, you may have a warped head and/or damaged cylinders. That will be costly to repair but probably not as expensive as an outright engine replacement though the latter would, in my opinion, be the more reliable course of action. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper