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2017 Tacoma blown head gasket?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JimmyMac$, Mar 11, 2021.

  1. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    JimmyMac$

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    Just went in for a 36,000 mile oil change and tire rotation, that I purchased new in 2017.
    Check engine light came on hours before. Diagnostics said blown head gasket and low pressure in 3 cylinders. What? 36,000 miles? Anyone else had this problem? TRD 2WD driven by a retired 70 year old guy, ME!
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    So under warranty?
     
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    I bet a bad valve/seat. Not common but a few have had this.
     
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    In 3 cylinders? Unlikely
     
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    I read that as cylinder 3... not 3 cylinders.
     
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    The repair was still under warranty so no cost to me, but I find it hard to believe a Tacoma with such few miles had this issue. The diagnostic showed 1 cylinder out of spec, cylinder 1 had 70% leakage, cylinder 3 15%, and cylinder 5 25%. They also replaced 2 intake valves. Makes me wonder what else I can look forward to?
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    Gotta buy extended warranty quickly
     
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    I did purchase the 8yr 75k extended warranty. But having that doesn't relieve my uncertainty as to when a failure might occur. If I break down traveling the 395 across the Mojave Desert, I'll be screwed, but at least it won't cost any money. Thanks for the input.
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    personally,,, once an engine is open up.. its never the same afterwards.. are they just gonna do just the headgasket or do it the right way and resurface the head too...plus new studs and ect...
     
  10. Mar 11, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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    Does this sound like a lean bank situation to anyone else? I wish there was an affordable solution for [independent cylinder] CHT/EGT monitoring.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    I am confused, you said low compression a bad head gasket will cause this around 2 cylinders but not 3. NOT LIKELY. Now it also has bad valves..Which is it ?? Valves can cause this, BUT, This makes no sense..Can u find out more info !!!
     
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  12. Mar 11, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    Can you please share why a bad head gasket wouldn't/couldn't affect 3 cylinders on a V6?
     
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    Check out the 2nd gen forum for a fix

     
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    I would suspect if this was a lean mixture problem, the pcm would of set codes for lean bank 1 or 2 way before any problems like this showed its ugly face..If really that lean I would suspect maybe a engine skip as well. [MISFIRE] . something is strange here. HEAD GASKET AND VALVES :crazy:
     
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    Certainly 99.9 % of the time if a cylinder head gasket blows it goes between 2 cylinders not the entire bank.
     
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    Ask to see the head gasket and valves. I am a doubting Thomas. I wonder if this engine has a few bad injectors ??? But again no codes were set for cylinder misfire ???
     
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    Would love to see the invoice for this. Curious what exactly will be replaced. Also I am assuming all services were done up to date + no major towing /upside down in a canyon type scenarios?
     
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    I read it as 3 cylinders !!!
     
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    I would have them fix it and sell it .. weird that low of miles it would fail .
     
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    You're right. I read it wrong.
     

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