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Blown Headgasket?

Tiny
HAIREIT
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  • 1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 275 MILES
My car gave off a lot of white smoke from the tailpipe, with a very strong smell.

After I took the 1997 Toyota 4-Runner-4 cyclinder, with 275K miles, to the dealer, I was advised that I have a blown headgasket, because test reported that there was water in gasket number one. However, the engine would have to be sent out to a test shop, to determine what all was wrong with the heads, and it would cost me $4K.

What are the steps I need to take to determine what is wrong with my truck?

Thanks.
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 AT 6:03 PM

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Tiny
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Most work shops can do a head check, this is a simple chemical test to check for Co in the cooling system, if so the head has a problem, with this proven, the head will have to come off for physical testing for warp, cracking & checked for corrosion around water ports, $4K is rubbish, go get a second opinion.
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