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 Bought a new rig (more pics a nd questions)
#719293
04/27/06 08:16 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
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Mudrunner
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Just went up and looked at a 87 xtra cab sr5. 950 bucks. So i bought it. The good body is straight, starts right up, looks unmolested, frame has no rust,sunroof. The bad it blows white smoke like crazy (this is why its cheap) He thinks its either the head gasket or the block has a crack in it. We fired it up, sounds like a normal 22 re. what should i look for when i get this thing home. Hopw can i tell if its the head gasket or if there is a crack in the block. He has receipts of the engine, it was installed less than 6k ago. it looks clean. But for 950 i couldnt pass it up. ![[Linked Image]](http://a.im.craigslist.org/P3/ug/dnlhVMPXtAX1xfSvw6xLV7mapKkE.jpg)
Last edited by Omega Supreme; 04/30/06 12:47 AM.
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 Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Omega Supreme]
#719294
04/27/06 08:23 PM
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Anonymous
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dude, if I saw that truck for $950, my wife would be screaming at me, but it wouldn't matter. I'd buy it anyway.
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Re: Bought a new rig
#719295
04/27/06 09:46 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
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Body Damage is Cool
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My vote is the HG...Don't know how to tell for sure without pulling the head...Do a leakdown on the cooling side and a cylinder compression test, maybe...
If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: TexJeff87]
#719296
04/27/06 09:57 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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these things don't crack blocks very often, my vote is for HG.
'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Omega Supreme]
#719297
04/27/06 11:21 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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I vote HG or eroded cooling passages in the head itself. Sure the engine was installed only 6K miles ago, but where was the engine sourced from? Warranty? Could have been a throw together in a hurry engine. As long as the short block is sound, even a cracked/eroded head is a cheap fix considering the price you paid on the truck. Washington huh?......wunder how I missed this one?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Keep eyes peeled for a 89'-95' extra-cab with blown motor please! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> ~Darin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by Esquire812; 04/27/06 11:22 PM.
88' 4x4 *22R-EB Gen II* 87' $Runner *22R-EB Gen I* 85' Sillyca 22R-Esq  "I LIVE IN MY OWN WORLD...THEY KNOW ME WELL THERE"
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Esquire812]
#719298
04/28/06 02:41 AM
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Joined: Jul 2005
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Wheeler
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that is a heck of a find for $950, it looks just like my truck but the silver/grey is darker then mine.
87' ext cab toy
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Omega Supreme]
#719299
04/28/06 04:14 AM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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Mudrunner
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that looks dang clean for 950, sweet find! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
84x4 Toyota Ext. Cab Deluxe
Not enough hours in the day to do what i want.....
.....and sleep
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Omega Supreme]
#719300
04/28/06 04:29 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Man, you got ripped off....seeing as Im a heck of a guy, I will help you out, id gladly give you what you paid, plus $5. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Great find, Id vote that the HG is blown.
84 22re pickup
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Toybluggie]
#719301
04/28/06 04:42 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
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Mudrunner
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not to sounds repetitive but... thats a awesome deal. definitly do a compression test and then go from there, and order up some Zuk coils!
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Re: Bought a new rig
[Re: Omega Supreme]
#719302
04/28/06 04:29 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 255
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Mudrunner
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gotta love craigslist!!! i pick it up on sat, so hopefully i will have a diagnoses by mid week. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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