1998 PreRunner Budget Build

Hi folks,

Just purchased a 98 PR on the cheap ($1100), with a blown head gasket and 316k on the clock. This is just a play project that I am hoping to learn and rebuild into a reliable daily driver. Budget is an additional $2500 to bring her back to life. On with the pics!

 

First order of business was to get after the interior. Lots of grease and dirt was all over the inside. Took the seats out, and sprayed them with purple power. Then I started with the pressure washer - youtube trick. I figured what the heck. Turned out great. Two days sitting in front of a box fan and back in the truck.

 

After putting the interior back together, started pulling the engine. Let's just say the Haynes manual is rather slim on this process. Took a couple days to get the engine ready to pull. Also used plenty of Ziploc bags, and pictures.

 

did it go back in....