I am about to change head gasket on my LJ70 2,4 NA diesel. I have seen
that the bolts are supposed to be replaced when the head has been taken
off. These bolts are quite difficult to find here in Norway and they are
expensive too. Do you replace those bolts or are the old ones reused?

"Dag" <enjoy@keeponliving.net> wrote in message
news:44abce21$1@news.broadpark.no...

Toyota uses what are called "plastic region" head bolts. When tightened to
the specified torque, they stretch to help maintain the proper pressure on
the head gasket. In some applications, the heat bolts may be re-used once
in addition to the factory installation, and in others, new bolts must be
re-used. If the repair manual specifies new bolts, then I would use them to
reduce the possibility of head gasket leaks in the future.
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Ray O
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On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:37:13 +0200, Dag <enjoy@keeponliving.net>
wrote:


You have to ask the parts counter guy, especially with a diesel that
has much higher stresses on the head bolts from the compression. Some
are "torque to yield" bolts and do need to be replaced every time -
try reusing them, and one or two are liable to snap off.

Try a mail-order reseller - Specter Offroad http://www.sor.com might
be cheaper, even after shipping and customs from the USA. Most of
their parts are purchased from Toyota or their OEM suppliers, no junk.

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I just bought a 1988 4Runner 140k miles,V6 with blown drivers side head gasket. It started when I bought it alot of white smoke. Next day I cant seem to restart it. It turns over fine and starts to fire but wont keep running. Ive taken the spark plugs out and cleaned them and turned over engine to blow out water. There is no water in oil. I havn't decided whether to do head gasket myself or not yet. Looking for advice.Thanks

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2001 toyota tacoma - sold
1991 total chaos LT 4x4 extra cab pick up
Toyota Head Gasket