What should I do? [UPDATED]

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 10/07/2017 at 16:36 • Filed to: None

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Does it make sense to consider replacing the cylinder head?

A new 5MGE engine is less than $1000. New cylinder head is less.

These guys sell rebuilt heads.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 16:40

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Did you lose an engine in one of your classic Toyotas? Ouch.

dogisbadob > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 16:45

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7M-GTE swap yo

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 16:47

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Cylinder head replacement is going to be much easier and cheaper than a full engine swap.

InFierority Complex > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 16:58

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Iron Duke swap ftw

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 17:08

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Will you be replacing the head bolts with ARP studs? I would look into that, especially if boost is in the future.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > dogisbadob 10/07/2017 at 18:40

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Eww no

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 19:02

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Drain the oil and pull the pan to look for damage on the bottom end before buying a new head. I don’t know how the fuck they broke the cam bearing part, who knows what is going on underneath.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > ImmoralMinority 10/07/2017 at 19:40

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As long as it is a reputable rebuilder I’d almost be more comfortable with that than a NOS motor or head. Honestly that head looked like such a mess I’d just replace it. I get the point about a whole motor not being much more but if the short block is fine then just replace the head. It’ll be a lot less work.