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Where to source heads for the 5VZ-FE 3.4L

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, Apr 29, 2023.

  1. Apr 30, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    MikeWH

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    Hmmm that is weird. Try calling them and asking, they were super friendly and helpful…but they did have 3.4 heads on the website last year too…
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2023 at 9:53 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Time and demand never stops .

    Then some vendors tend to not keep up on web site updates.
     
  3. Apr 30, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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    True.
    And they seem to work on anything so worst case you send your old heads in and have them refurb them (assuming neither of them is cracked)
     
  4. Apr 30, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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    I believe a crack, will know for sure within a week or so
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    What makes you think you have a cracked head? From your pfp it looks like you have a 95-97: the composite head gaskets are usually the fuse in those earlier 5VZs while the later MLS engines are more likely to crack the heads when overheated.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    I had the heads both done back in October (refurb'd my OEM's). My guy could have missed the crack or it developed after. Happened with cyl 4, it just burning off again. Same problem I had before
     
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  8. May 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM
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    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Damn!! Keep trying man you’ll find some!
     
  9. May 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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    Called them this morning and waiting on call back
     
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    They seem to have them, but I know nothing about them either

    Here are their prices:
    https://www.cylinder-heads.com/shop/?p_products=7186,7132,5929,5686,3924
     
  11. May 1, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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    It sure seems everything turns into a adventure .

    I hope you find a source soon.

    Good head hunting.
     
  12. May 22, 2023 at 9:34 AM
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    Just found out it was a crack in the head (left). One is on way for Wednesday. Glad the mystery is solved
     
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  14. May 22, 2023 at 9:49 AM
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    NICE!
     

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