The headgasket was shot and the block deck was corroded on the Chili's motor when I bought it. Only it didn't leak yet.

It did 2K miles later though.

Pressure testing the cooling system is always a good idea when buying a truck. I didn't. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />

Everything I've learned has been the result of a mistake. Sometimes someone else's, but it seems, usually mine.

Ah is reeel smart now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Gonna get smarter cuz I ain't done making mistakes.


-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
"He who stops being better stops being good." -Oliver Cromwell