Howdy Folks,
We'll after 255,000 relatively problem free miles, I blew the head gasket on my '96 T100 4x4 3.4L V6. I've owned and loved this truck since 2001 and have no intention of replacing it. My mechanic said worst case scenario(machining) would be around $2000. But now I'm putting 2K$ into a 5K$ truck that will still have 255K miles on it. Engine swap? I don't need more power but don't want less, just the easiest exchange. QUESTION(finally): What Toyota engines and years will work out for me. Also looking to swap the transmission as I as well as previous owner have done a significant amount of towing. What would you do?
Thanks for any and all advice!