Oh - what I mean by "Blew"... Driving from Tauranga to Hamilton - top of the Kaimai's I noticed Temp Gauge had gone up to about half... cruised easy down and along straights - temp went up to about 75% (it would fluctuate almost instantly with acceleration/power - on it went up, off it went down ...

Awesome - thanks everyone...

I'll contact the local guys - and get in contact with the Clubs too. Thanks

Great advice re: getting it re-engined

And got it about only posting in one topic area (I'm also new at message boards and stuff)

Thanks
Paul

OK, total newbie here i bought a 91 Hilux Surf (aka 4Runner) this weekend, and it "blew" driving it home (DOH!) (Petrol 3ltr V6 - I understand its a 3VZ-e or something like that) So, it's a new engine for me - my question for you is: seeing as I have to face the wrath of the financial controller for ...

Thnaks for the replies...
Cheap as chips to buy - where would you recommend I start looking?
(I'm a total noobie when it comes to 4WD and mechanics such as this. Since I moved to Waikato/Auckland I wouldn't know who is reputable or a good place to start)

Cheers and thanks
Paul

OK, so I bought a "bulletproof" Surf/4Runner on the weekend and it blew on the way home (technical term... "blew" - overheated, made horrid noise - I stopped to let it cool and the ***** is seized) So, not a great start for my 4WD'ing career - but I'm guessing it goes with the territory! I'm looking ...

Hi New Member, just bought a second 4WD (after engoing a 4WD experience) and it blew up on the weekend. So, not a great start for 4WD'ing - but I'm guessing it goes with the territory I'm looking for a new Toyota V6 3VZ-E engine,if anyone has any hints/tips/traps for young players to assist getting ...