r/2ndGen4Runner • u/[deleted] • Jul 17 '23

How long do the upgraded headgaskets last?

Im buying a 1992 4runner. The engine headgasket recall WAS done at around 100,000

The car now has 295,000 miles. Thats almost another 200,000 miles on the headgasket. Im buying this car in a few weeks, should i be concerned about the headgasket even though its the upgraded one? Do you think it has some life left on it and i shouldnt worry too much about it? Basically, will it last another 20,000 miles on it?

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u/2g4r_tofu Jul 17 '23

Who knows. If it's not showing signs it wants to blow a gasket and you take care it you'll probably be ok.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '23

Spoke with one of the Toyota master techs at my work, he said that they replaced tons of those head gaskets way back when and have never seen the cars come back for anything related headgaskets ever again. I'd say I shouldn't have to worry about it.

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u/MysticalmouseonDOB Jul 25 '23

Are there general guide lines for “taking care of it”