mutant_survival
Expert
Hey folks. Anyone have a mechanic they like in Pensacola?
Long story short, I bought an 05 4Runner about a month ago. Took it in a couple weeks back for full fluid change and a checkup. Checkup found a failing head gasket. Coolant in the cylinders. My regular shop quoted me $6400 for head gasket replacement (along with radiator, oil/water pumps, timing chain) and $8200 for the cheapest engine replacement. Estimate had $2400 in parts estimated, all of which I can buy direct for $900.
If I had the tools and a couple uninterrupted days off work, I’d give it a shot, but I don’t. Not looking to dump nearly what I paid for the truck into repairing it. Any ideas?
Long story short, I bought an 05 4Runner about a month ago. Took it in a couple weeks back for full fluid change and a checkup. Checkup found a failing head gasket. Coolant in the cylinders. My regular shop quoted me $6400 for head gasket replacement (along with radiator, oil/water pumps, timing chain) and $8200 for the cheapest engine replacement. Estimate had $2400 in parts estimated, all of which I can buy direct for $900.
If I had the tools and a couple uninterrupted days off work, I’d give it a shot, but I don’t. Not looking to dump nearly what I paid for the truck into repairing it. Any ideas?