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mrnickleye · 06-07-2005, 01:43 AM

Here is what it cost me last month for a head gasket and valve job on my N/A, here in Calif Mojave Desert. Turbo model will probably be higher.
I did the R & R work myself. I don't push the car hard very often so I just went with stock gaskets and machine work.

I have a friend at the local Toyota parts dept. that gets me good prices, but the gasket set was going to be $260 (list $415), and $230 (list $350) from friend at favorite parts house. So I hunted around online and found an Ishino (OEM Stock) set for $154 (free shipping). I read an article that said Ishino is one of the largest gasket suppliers to Toyota, so I figured it would be a good one.

http://replacement.speedyperformanceparts....Head+Gasket+ Set

Machine shop work with a minimal cut to true up the surface, $425 (They adjusted the valves and put new valve guide seals in, too.)

Toyota factory headbolts, $36 (list $46).. (may be better to use ARP bolts.)

ALL new hoses, belts, thermostat, antifreeze, rad cap, clamps, $125

The center (#3) cylinder head gasket that covers the spark plug holes was $34, (list $44, Toyota Dealer Only).
So..about $650 in parts.
Labor and parts thru a reputable repair shop here would have been $1200-$1600.

I Hope this info gives you enough to get you going in ONE FUN CAR to DRIVE.....

06-07-2005, 01:43 AM	#14
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Here is what it cost me last month for a head gasket and valve job on my N/A, here in Calif Mojave Desert. Turbo model will probably be higher. I did the R & R work myself. I don't push the car hard very often so I just went with stock gaskets and machine work. I have a friend at the local Toyota parts dept. that gets me good prices, but the gasket set was going to be $260 (list $415), and $230 (list $350) from friend at favorite parts house. So I hunted around online and found an Ishino (OEM Stock) set for $154 (free shipping). I read an article that said Ishino is one of the largest gasket suppliers to Toyota, so I figured it would be a good one. http://replacement.speedyperformanceparts....Head+Gasket+ Set Machine shop work with a minimal cut to true up the surface, $425 (They adjusted the valves and put new valve guide seals in, too.) Toyota factory headbolts, $36 (list $46).. (may be better to use ARP bolts.) ALL new hoses, belts, thermostat, antifreeze, rad cap, clamps, $125 The center (#3) cylinder head gasket that covers the spark plug holes was $34, (list $44, Toyota Dealer Only). So..about $650 in parts. Labor and parts thru a reputable repair shop here would have been $1200-$1600. I Hope this info gives you enough to get you going in ONE FUN CAR to DRIVE..... __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.