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2007 4.0L head gasket hours/cost

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by handwerk, Aug 5, 2023.

  1. Aug 5, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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    handwerk

    handwerk [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've developed what appears to be a very slow leak into #6 cylinder causing it to throw a code for misfire. Barely any coolant loss, no white smoke/anti freeze exhaust smell but two different trusted shops have checked and surmised it's a slow head gasket leak.
    For those that have dealt with this recently what did you get charged and how many hours did they have into it?

    thanks
     
  2. Aug 5, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    Any regular tech can look up alldata book time. Any Toyota tech can look up factory time and multiply CP ratio.
    If you find and ask them. Or call a couple dealer service advisors.
    “Hey how much is this repair, text me hours when you get time”

    would probably do it for 0 at home
     
  3. Aug 5, 2023 at 12:27 PM
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    zguy1

    zguy1 Well-Known Member

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    I ended up doing the repair myself but I did speak to both service writers and techs from several dealerships. I was quoted $4500 - $5500 to replace the head gaskets including all new seals (valve grind gasket kit). This did not include any machine work to the heads. They said if it was running fine now, then just reuse the heads as is unless they were warped when checked upon disassembly. If they were warped, they did not recommend resurfacing but to replace them. New heads would increase the price significantly.
     
  4. Aug 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    Did your two shops offer a quote?

    According to AllData both banks is 18.4 hours. I'd expect at least 20 from a reputable shop

    I agree with above ^^ $4,500-5,500 sounds about right
     

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