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Is there anyone who needs a spare cylinder head?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Adrian Bryan, Oct 18, 2021.

  1. Adrian Bryan

    Adrian Bryan New Member

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    I recently replaced my engine with a 4th gen engine and all I have left is the cylinder head. It has good valves, nice surface, good cams, lifters, and springs. As far as I can tell it just needs cleaning. The cylinder head isn't even really varnished bc it had regular oil changes. Unfortunately the engine suffered from a bad head gasket and wore a pretty big scrape in the cylinder wall. Luckily I found it before it blew up the engine and cylinder head.

    If anyone needs it I'd be happy to ship it to you at your expense of course.
     
    #1 Adrian Bryan, Oct 18, 2021
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    MacMarty15221 New Member

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    (Off topic) Wow! I'm surprised and pleased to hear that that kind of inter-generational swap is even possible. I've been pondering the wisdom of getting a high-mile 2010 or 2011, and putting a low-mile 2012+ motor into it.

    Someone more experienced than I am says that it's the 2010 and 2011 motors primarily that had the worst problems, and that 2012+ motors are less problematic. Does this match your understanding?
     
    #2 MacMarty15221, Oct 19, 2021
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