90 4runner v6 problems

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   I think i might have a blown head gasket, see what you guys think.
it runs ruff at idle but when you drive it, it seems to do fine and it if getting hot.  on the right side of the intake manifold there are some rubber lines, well one of them gets really swollen with pressure and it shoots coolant out the lines, some mechanic told me that it has a blockage in the cooling system somewhere because it drove ok for the first few weeks that i had it (ive had it for 1 month).  I have read that in these trucks cylinder number 6 goes bad and i think that is where the rough idle is comming from, what about the pressure prob?  exhaust gasses getting in the coolant?  by the way the motor has had both head gasket recall repairs, the last repair was said to have been done like 2000 miles ago by bill penney(bill penney tech said that not the seller) 275,000 miles on truck currently.
what do you guys think?

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4RUNNERB12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Poster Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: Huntsville, Ala Status: Offline Points: 567	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4RUNNERB12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 90 4runner v6 problems Posted: 27 June 2005 at 5:47pm
	I think i might have a blown head gasket, see what you guys think. it runs ruff at idle but when you drive it, it seems to do fine and it if getting hot. on the right side of the intake manifold there are some rubber lines, well one of them gets really swollen with pressure and it shoots coolant out the lines, some mechanic told me that it has a blockage in the cooling system somewhere because it drove ok for the first few weeks that i had it (ive had it for 1 month). I have read that in these trucks cylinder number 6 goes bad and i think that is where the rough idle is comming from, what about the pressure prob? exhaust gasses getting in the coolant? by the way the motor has had both head gasket recall repairs, the last repair was said to have been done like 2000 miles ago by bill penney(bill penney tech said that not the seller) 275,000 miles on truck currently. what do you guys think?

bluetoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List RCRC Club Visitor Joined: 17 February 2004 Location: Skyline, Jackson County Status: Offline Points: 2222	Post Options Post Reply Quote bluetoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2005 at 12:41am
	Sounds like you might just have a weak hose. Your radiator cap should vent off excess pressure before it swells up a rubber hose. It's not uncommon for old rubber hoses to get weak and swell up. Fix this first and see what it does. I probably wouldn't spend much $$ on a 3.0 with 275,000 miles. I'm surprised that its made it that long. 3.0's are noted for being the all time turd of toyota engines. Sounds to me like it's time for a 4.3 swap
	TOYOTA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE................need I say more?

4RUNNERB12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Poster Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: Huntsville, Ala Status: Offline Points: 567	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4RUNNERB12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2005 at 7:01am
	it is one of the smaller hoses that goes around the back of the motor, i didn't think about it being too old, i had the radiator cap pressure checked it came back fine, it is a completely stock truck, i didn't really want to spend all the money to make this one a trail rig wanted it for a daily driver, do you think i should rebuild the one i have or get a junk yard one with low miles, also anyone know of someone who would do this work and how much?

4RUNNERB12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Poster Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: Huntsville, Ala Status: Offline Points: 567	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4RUNNERB12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2005 at 7:06am
	and what do you think about the overheating problem? i really dont want to take it to diehl toyota because either way i would leave with new heads gaskets and a 1500 dollar bill or worse a new motor.

bluetoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List RCRC Club Visitor Joined: 17 February 2004 Location: Skyline, Jackson County Status: Offline Points: 2222	Post Options Post Reply Quote bluetoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2005 at 12:17am
	Try replacing the hose thats leaking and maybe a new thermostat and see what that does. I would stay away from junkyard toyota engines. I know of too many people who have gotten burned. Myself, I would rebuild the one I had. Check out www.22re.com I think they have rebuild kits for 3.0's . I have built 4 22R's with their kits and they are excellent quality. Almost everything in their kit is OEM toyota. I don't think you'll beat their price either.
	TOYOTA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE................need I say more?

4RUNNERB12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Poster Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: Huntsville, Ala Status: Offline Points: 567	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4RUNNERB12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2005 at 5:53am
	do you know anyone who rebuilds these engines cheap?

bluetoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List RCRC Club Visitor Joined: 17 February 2004 Location: Skyline, Jackson County Status: Offline Points: 2222	Post Options Post Reply Quote bluetoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2005 at 5:59am
	I could rebuild it for you , but it would be a while before I could get to it. Right now I'm just way too busy. If you need it sooner I know some other shops that could do it.
	TOYOTA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE................need I say more?

4RUNNERB12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Poster Joined: 21 March 2004 Location: Huntsville, Ala Status: Offline Points: 567	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4RUNNERB12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2005 at 6:15pm
	how much would you want to rebuild it or just do the head gaskets, or what do you think about your buddies if you dont have the time?

bluetoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List RCRC Club Visitor Joined: 17 February 2004 Location: Skyline, Jackson County Status: Offline Points: 2222	Post Options Post Reply Quote bluetoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 June 2005 at 3:19am
	Give me a call and we'll discuss it. 587-9208
	TOYOTA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE................need I say more?