head supplier?

[angloabroad]

hiya, i have a reciept from the guy i bought the surf from for a new head but it seems a bit cheap.

its from PEERS PARTS in london
"new toyota head & gasket bolts" £175
this would make it less than 2years old.
does this sound right for a new head?
and anyone know if it'd be any good?

because i think mine might be knackered

its "supposed" to have had

new rad cap
new water pump
new thermostat
drive belts
new timing belt
new rad
new temp sender
n/stk temp switch (whatever that is)
new alloy coolant pipe

it really shouldn't be over heating with the above new stuff should it? unless he's done a crappy job?

(forgot to mention the guy i got it from was a fitter by trade with use of a pro workshop so might not have needed all the gubbins that "should" come with a new head.

[Ploddit]

head gasket and bolts perhaps at that price.

No way all the rest

[angloabroad]

thanks for the replies, could be a scrappy, although the receipt does say new.

will flush the coolant today and see how we go

if it stops raining that is

[marky]

Try STEVO 0161-476-6144 Hes a good guy & Forum Member STOCKPORT ENGINE CO. Suppy and fit.

[angloabroad]

forgot to update,.........


new thermostat seems to have done the trick

[christopoher murphy]

This guy is on E bay too as im after a new head for mine but this guy seems a bit "cheap"

[Albannach]

Given that this is probably the most discussed topic on this forum; how the hell don't you people know not to buy cheap heads from eBay or the likes?

Roughtrax or Stevo, we don't, currently, recommend anyone else.

[angloabroad]

Given that this is probably the most discussed topic on this forum; how the hell don't you people know not to buy cheap heads from eBay or the likes?

Roughtrax or Stevo, we don't, currently, recommend anyone else.

i wish the guy i bought my surf from knew this......before fitting a cheapo head

[frontman]

Given that this is probably the most discussed topic on this forum; how the hell don't you people know not to buy cheap heads from eBay or the likes?

Roughtrax or Stevo, we don't, currently, recommend anyone else.

My Roughtrax head arrived yesterday £644 including all the bits and next day delivery ( inc return carrage for old head)
Exellent friendly service and this price includes genuine Toyota wherever possible.

There should be a sticky at the top of every page;
THINK YOUR HEADS GONE OR BUYING A SURF !!!
TOP TEN THINGS YOU MUST DO
1, Get a gas test before spending time/money trying to keep it cool
2, Replace silicone oil in fan ( I think this could be a main cause of cracking)
3, Flush/check every part of cooling system
4, Only get parts from recomended sources (Cylinder Heads)
5,----
etc

I have gained a wealth of information from this forum, with help from people who have masses of experience with surfs and other vehicles. Im a joiner and this weekend I'm fitting a cylinder head to my surf. This would have been impossible without the help and info from this forum.

Respect

Even if you get the odd grumpy reply,,, just makes life more interesting

[Rupadarshin]

Fine advice, guys.. So now I know who to talk to for a head for my beast (Stevo) AND to avoid eBay - but that's gotta be a no brainer ..
Next time I'll read the damn Forum before I strip everything in sight till I find the head gasket - without taking notes or photos. I'm taking it slow from here on HA! http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/images/smilies/banghead.gif

[tonupteabag]

Fine advice, guys.. So now I know who to talk to for a head for my beast (Stevo) AND to avoid eBay - but that's gotta be a no brainer ..
Next time I'll read the damn Forum before I strip everything in sight till I find the head gasket - without taking notes or photos. I'm taking it slow from here on HA! http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/images/smilies/banghead.gif

I'm not too far away if you need a hand mate, i'm near south molton so if you get stuck give me a shout...

[Esilvester]

Second that, frontman. I'd love to start a wiki project so the definitive information could be presented without searching. This site has so much good data but you need to spend a long time to sort it all before you can start on a head job.

[yorta2]

Really? I thought you could start on a Head Job anytime....

[Esilvester]

Really? I thought you could start on a Head Job anytime....

fnaaarrr!

[frontman]

Second that, frontman. I'd love to start a wiki project so the definitive information could be presented without searching. This site has so much good data but you need to spend a long time to sort it all before you can start on a head job.

Yes I think a page for specific info on each surf model with a top ten of must do items would be great. and if it was written by non tech folk (like me) with the help of the Surf gurus available it could make life a lot easier (and cheaper) for lots of folk.