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3.4 headgasket problem?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by anthony250f, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:10 AM
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    This weekend I was pulling out a stuck truck and on the last pull I noticed a lot of white smoke coming out of my exhaust, it also smelled sweet. My motor only has about 110-115k miles. I am supercharged though. The smoke stopped and the smell went away. Then about 15 miles later it let out a big cloud. I then drove 90 miles home and it lost zero coolant and the oil looks normal. It also does not smoke or smell anymore. Any ideas ?
     
  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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    head gasket gonna blow someday, only a matter of time till problem becomes a showstopper
     
  3. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    This is a bummer. really didn't wanna have to do this job
     
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    keep checking oil and coolant daily, and stay off the go pedal, it may last a long time


    drive like a little old granny it might last, until you can get it worked on

    coolant has no way into the exhaust unless a gasket is letting it in
     
  5. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    Yeah I'll probably just address it now before something else happens. Praying the heads not cracked. I have a spare motor though
     

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