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rosienoov2 Newbie
Joined: 13 May 2019 Posts: 1 Location: oxfordshire
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 7:21 Post subject: Head Gaskett or Cracked Head ! |
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Hi all
It's been another long gap since I've posted on the forum because I have had virtually 10 full years of faultless motoring having bought my lovely Land Cruiser in Jan 2009, apart from the odd minor hiccup.
However, it seems I may have a head gasket or cracked head problem as yesterday she overheated for the 2nd time in 2 weeks and yesterday there appeared to be oil in the coolant this time ! It's now away for diagnostics, will waiting to hear.
I have read the thread about the cracked head but my question is, how successful is a head or head gasket replacement on the 90s ? I've had three people now tell me that if I have the car repaired it won't last long and that I'd do better putting in a reconditioned engine, which on a 1999 Colorado really isn't worth it.
I've also been looking at worst case scenario and thinking about a replacement. So was wondering what everyone thought about the Land Cruiser D-4D LC5 (2005 model) and if anyone knows if they have any inherent problems.
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Wildmutt ****
Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 260 Location: Hamble,Southampton
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 22:49 Post subject: |
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Hi Rosie,
I replaced the head on my 98 Colorado at 133k miles with a Roughtrax one and so far I have had no problems since. I have just clocked 253k miles. I also replaced theradiator as well as this had blocked and was the cause of mine overheating and cracking the head. I also fitted the 76 degree thermostat to help with cooling and replaced the fluid in the fan. While the head was off i blocked off the EGR vave as this was slowly chocking up the inlet manifold. As I say, so far no problems since. Just change radiator fluid regularly and check fan clutch. _________________ Steve
98 Colorado GX
1500 Goldwing
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Roger Fairclough *******
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 1619 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 10:29 Post subject: |
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I used a Rough Trax head on my KZJ70 and have had no problems since. Mileage isn't high but I see no worries on the horizon.
Roger |
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Mike TLC Lifetime member
Joined: 21 May 2010 Posts: 57 Location: France
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 9:20 Post subject: |
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I had the head replaced over 100 000 km/ 10 years ago.
Replaced the radiator and thermostat at the same time.
No problems since. _________________ December 1999 KZJ95 GS (1KZ-TE) manual
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DaveWall ******
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 967 Location: Gloucestershire
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Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:57 Post subject: |
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Genuine gasket/AMC Head from Roughtrax - live happily ever after
Check all the obvious too - Rad/Fan etc, I'm not convinced about the Thermostat change but do that too if it makes you feel better. |
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