cylinder head gasket

[Steve]

hi just returned from caravaning holiday in scotland with the surf on the back of a tow truck. head gasket blew which is strange for a 3.0 surf but there you go anyone know of a reliable garage in preston area that could fit a new gasket also a vague idea how much this work would cost.Being without the surf is like having your right arm cut off. Many thanks,Steve.

[Linda]

hi just returned from caravaning holiday in scotland with the surf on the back of a tow truck. head gasket blew which is strange for a 3.0 surf but there you go anyone know of a reliable garage in preston area that could fit a new gasket also a vague idea how much this work would cost.Being without the surf is like having your right arm cut off. Many thanks,Steve.

Steve

Gasket and gasket set (genuine) from Toyota are about £180 - you can get them cheaper from Roughtrax (also genuine parts).

Tony is doing one on a Landcruiser (same engine) as we speak, I think he's charging about £350 for labour - but you can reckon to pay double or triple that at Toyota.

[Andy Dawson]

I had the head replaced on mine for £1400 (should have gone to see Tony)

So a head gasket job should come out much cheeper

[kitesurf_phil]

Hi Steve,

You are not a million miles from Stevo up there. Do a name search and PM him.

[Steve]

cylinder head gasket

thanks for all the info, took it to a garage about 1mile from me run by 2 guys that do the mot's for the surf and they have quoted 500 pounds including new glow plugs and cam belt, said it was worth doing while engine was stripped down.Many thanks Steve.

[Steve]

head gasket

BAD NEWS just been told by garage that cylinder block is cracked,milners want 610 pounds for one but firm called slick parts are selling brand new cast heads for 379 pounds has anyone had dealings with this company.379 pounds lot of cash on ebay for head thats u.s.they also supply gasket sets and head bolts cheers steve

[TonyN]

Give stevo a ring, he'll sort you out.

http://www.yotasurf.co.uk/members_pa...evo/index.html

If not Roughtrax sell the head/parts etc, they are more cash than you've quoted, but its a reliable known scorce.

[Uplander]

BAD NEWS just been told by garage that cylinder block is cracked,milners want 610 pounds for one but firm called slick parts are selling brand new cast heads for 379 pounds has anyone had dealings with this company.379 pounds lot of cash on ebay for head thats u.s.they also supply gasket sets and head bolts cheers steve

Hi,
I have had no dealings yet with the below noted firm, but they are near you, maybe time to call and see what they have to offer:-

http://www.valley4x4.com

they seem to have a variety of toyota engines transmissions and parts for sale and are only at "ossie" must be a chance, surely ?

Sorry to hear of your current misfortune, hope this helps.
Peter