1988 was a stronger headgasket then the later modles.. first year of the 3.0 and last of that head gasket. im not sure what it was aspecitos maby? somethen that was stronger then the other ones they used. even then... my 88 didnt even have a v6 third in it! i wasnt thrilled about that.


Welding and Fabrication Engineer
2003 taco V6 ext cab sr5
1988 Toyota Pickup V6(totaled)