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350, 000 miles and head gasket has finally let go

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by taxidriver50005, Mar 12, 2023.

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  1. taxidriver50005

    taxidriver50005 Active Member

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    Cheers, head has already been sent away for skimming-pressure test-valve lapping ect. Probably not in that order.
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    #21 taxidriver50005, Apr 24, 2023
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    That has already been spotted, can't even feel it with your nail so should still be good as it hasn't been burning oil before head gasket went poop.
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    #22 taxidriver50005, Apr 25, 2023
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    Throw a OEM gasket on there and drive her... Toyota ...easy process...DIY under patio!
     
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    Garage has fitted head today with OEM gasket... Only problem Toyota forgot to send all the o rings so going to be middle of next week before she's back.
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    Did you get a Toyota head gasket kit? It's supposed to have everything...

     
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    Part no for gasket kit in attached.
     

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    Toyota UK reckons they don't do a kit but supply parts separately instead..
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    Well it's back, guy turned up for work Sunday to get boxed off.
    Fired up no problem apart from a death rattle till hydraulic lifters pumped up, sounds well now... Nice little 360 mile drive in the morning to test it out .

    How much I hear you ask... Not bad considering some of scary numbers I keep seeing on here. 20230514_204128.jpeg

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    Those are pounds? Still really good price.

    Keep your fingers crossed.
     
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    200 miles in and checked oil and water...looking good so far.
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    What did they charge you for the head work, if any needed to be performed? Wondering if they replaced the valve seals as well?
     
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    So what's the two liter engine designation for that car It's not an A series engine right Is it an upfitted Z or what have you on the under hood sticker?
     
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    That's an E 210 right?? That's the engine I want for my prius.
     
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    Yup e210.... Already had direct injectors fail which seam to be quite common at 20,000 miles... Warrenty job..... Newer isn't always better.
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    Sorry late getting back to you.... Head work was £180... Head skimmed.. Pressure tested... Valves reground and new valve stem seals.
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    Quick update.... 14,000 miles since replacement gasket and cars running great... No issues whatsoever.

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    #36 taxidriver50005, Aug 2, 2023
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    US mechanics could learn a lot from tradesmen in the UK. How in the world do you get those kind of miles in three months? That island is not all that big! East coast to west coast and back is a daytrip even when stopping for old castles.
     
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    Averaging about 12-1400 miles a week.. Private hire taxi ( similar to uber / lift ect) mostly town driving.
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