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2002 Tacoma V6 3.4l

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sampham12, Dec 2, 2024.

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Dec 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM

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Hello!

New on here. I have a 2wd 2002 Tacoma V6 3.4l with approximately 144kmi on it and a mechanic just told me the head gasket is about to go. I have coolant in the oil and is blowing white smoke out the tail pipe and I am not sure what the best thing to do to it. I know I want to keep it, but should I take it to a mechanic? Try to do it myself? I was wondering if anyone had an experience in this? and if they went the mechanic route about what price range is reasonable so I know I am not getting ripped off?

Thanks in advance,
Sam

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