1990 supra turbo engine issues help

jespat · 01-23-2008, 01:40 AM

u will have to forgive my inexperience at posting, new to this. I have owned my 1990 supra turbo targa since 1990, 84002 miles on it and the head gasket started leaking coolant. Was told by toyota dealer that i needed a rebuild, head, seal etc about 3k of work. Then I got a call that my engine block was "porous" and could not be machined. So i need a new block/engine for about 8k and that the rest of the car is worth nothing and should just junk it. Does this sound right? Is there no where to get another block? Is there a reputable place close to providence rhode island that could rebuild my engine? I just moved here from chicago and not sure where to go for answers-thanks in advance-

01-23-2008, 01:40 AM	#1
jespat Stock Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: rhode island Posts: 22	1990 supra turbo engine issues help u will have to forgive my inexperience at posting, new to this. I have owned my 1990 supra turbo targa since 1990, 84002 miles on it and the head gasket started leaking coolant. Was told by toyota dealer that i needed a rebuild, head, seal etc about 3k of work. Then I got a call that my engine block was "porous" and could not be machined. So i need a new block/engine for about 8k and that the rest of the car is worth nothing and should just junk it. Does this sound right? Is there no where to get another block? Is there a reputable place close to providence rhode island that could rebuild my engine? I just moved here from chicago and not sure where to go for answers-thanks in advance-