Jump to content

Head Gasket

timbo84

By timbo84
in Aurion / TRD Aurion Club

 Share

Recommended Posts

timbo84 Progessing

timbo84

Posted
Posted

hey everyone

i was wondering how hard it is to change a head gasket on a 2008 Toyota aurion ATX? I believe i have blown one and was looking at doing it myself if it is not to hard.

Does anyone have any websites that they can show me?

thanks for your help

Tim

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Silver-Aurion Grand Master

Silver-Aurion

Posted
Posted

hey everyone

i was wondering how hard it is to change a head gasket on a 2008 Toyota aurion ATX? I believe i have blown one and was looking at doing it myself if it is not to hard.

Does anyone have any websites that they can show me?

thanks for your help

Tim

I also had mine replaced but Toyota did it for me under warranty. If you still have warranty something like this would be fixed by the dealer, if not, wait for someone who knows more than me. :ph34r:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
timbo84 Progessing

timbo84

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Was there any explanation as to why the head gasket went ??

had a look today under the hood and i doubt it is the head gasket basically i have lost all the oil out of the engine. judging by the way it has exploded on the drivers side of the engine it is something worse :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites

timbo84 Progessing

timbo84

Posted
  • Author
Posted

basically this is what happen ( should have mentioned this earlier)

I was driving to maccas and as I was going through drive through the air con switch started flashing so I checked the manual and it said that there was something wrong with the air con and take it to service dealer.

As I was driving home no oil or engine lights came on and just as I got home I heard a clunk then as I parked the car I could smell oil burning and saw underneath that all my oil was on the floor as if someone undone the sump plug and oil filter.

I have taken a couple of pics to show you and see if anyone can pick anything up.

on pic 4 (IMG_0058) there is a valve that doesnt have a cap or anything, could that be were the oil came from and the cap exploded off it? or is it nothing

Tim

post-21795-0-27984100-1296343053_thumb.j

post-21795-0-90344300-1296343068_thumb.j

post-21795-0-92246800-1296343079_thumb.j

post-21795-0-33093700-1296343111_thumb.j

post-21795-0-10703100-1296343193_thumb.j

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted

That valve in pic 4 never has a cover on it. Haven't yet found out what it is, but I just suspect it is a bleed valve possibly for coolant or something.

How many k's are on your car? If this is the VVT-i oil line issue, you would be the first case I have heard of it in Aus.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
timbo84 Progessing

timbo84

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That valve in pic 4 never has a cover on it. Haven't yet found out what it is, but I just suspect it is a bleed valve possibly for coolant or something.

How many k's are on your car? If this is the VVT-i oil line issue, you would be the first case I have heard of it in Aus.

ah k cool

the car only has 64,000kms on it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mr_grumble2010 Rising Star

mr_grumble2010

Posted
Posted

Yikes !!!!

That doesn't look good at all.

Interestingly the 2nd pic, the one of the underside of the plastic cover, looking at the colour of the oil, it looks like a milky brown colour, the colour engine oil gets when mixed with water !

Your initial assumption about a head gasket may be correct, however I don't know why it's spewed the oil everywhere though. Would be interesting to find where it's come from.

Keep us posted on whatever happens next and good luck

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted

Interestingly the 2nd pic, the one of the underside of the plastic cover, looking at the colour of the oil, it looks like a milky brown colour, the colour engine oil gets when mixed with water !

Doesn't look milky brown to me. All I see is the normal colour of the insulation underneath with some engine oil on top.

It is suspected that the 2GR-FE used in Australia never really got the VVT-i oil line issue (maybe due to climate etc), but if you can, can you look at the rubber hose of that oil line and see if it looks a bit suspect. I know it may be hard to see with all the oil around, but it may give a clue. For more information on that issue, refer here:

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20320

Link to comment
Share on other sites
450HP/tonne Mentor

450HP/tonne

Posted
Posted

That valve in pic 4 never has a cover on it. Haven't yet found out what it is, but I just suspect it is a bleed valve possibly for coolant or something.

100% correct, there is only coolant behind there.

I'm looking more to the rear bank of cylinders for the cause. Note in pic 4 the power steering reservoir (plastic tank in top left of image) has a nice little oil pattern on it, as does one of the VVTi solenoids (top right). Unusually, the rocker cover 'plug' (top and centre) has no visible oil.

Some more pics around the back would be nice, or top up your oil and start the engine (caution for hot and high pressure oil) and take a video. This also assumes that you did not starve the engine of oil last time it ran also (if the oil level never went below low then you should be ok).

I'm doubting it is a head gasket, as these a still quite a way below where you have taken your pics.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Silver-Aurion Grand Master

Silver-Aurion

Posted
Posted

It ended up being the VVTi oil line that burst. Got it repaired under warranty

Thank you everyone for the help and answers

Tim

Holy **** :o :o :o

I wonder if you are the first case in Australia for it to burst? We actually had word drifting around this forum that the Toyotas in America are more affected than ours. Guess that's not the case and it's for us too.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DJKOR Grand Master

DJKOR

Posted
Posted

You know that replacing the vvt-i oil line is FREE. It was a optional recall according to the dealer so anyone with an the 2GR-FE engine can get it replaced for free.

It was never indicated by him however that this definitely WASN'T done. For all we know, it could have actually been swapped for the revised part but was not fitted absolutely correctly.

Just sayin'.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 8 years later...
Jables Member

Jables

Posted
Posted
On 1/30/2011 at 12:59 AM, timbo84 said:

had a look today under the hood and i doubt it is the head gasket basically i have lost all the oil out of the engine. judging by the way it has exploded on the drivers side of the engine it is something worse :(

Had this, oil coolant return line. Blows, drops 5 litres in seconds. Just something to check. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing



  • Join The Club

    Join the Toyota Owners Club and be part of the Community. It's FREE!

  • Latest Postings

    1. 0

      Boot Dimensions?

      Hi All, Greetings from the UK. I wondered if any kind folk could help me out. I am trying to get hold of some measurements for the boot/trunk of later model Fortuners. Does any know the height, min width (between the stowed 3rd seats) and the min depth from the 2nd row seat backs to the tailgate? Trying to work out if I can get all my luggage on board before I travel. Hope someone can help. Cheers KP
      Corik in Fortuner Club
    2. 1

      2007 - Floor mat

      Original mats but in sandstone colour but you could possibly get them dyed a different colour. https://www.nunawadingtoyotaparts.com.au/toyota-camry-sandstone-carpet-mats-set-from-2006-t
      campbeam in Camry Club
    3. 0

      2007 - floor mats

      Hi. I am just reposting this here from the Camry section just in case the broader community might be able to help. I have a 2007 Grande which is still in good nick, except for the drivers floor mat. Normally it wouldn't be a problem to replace the floor mat but because it has the word CAMRY embroidered into the floor mat, I would like to replace it with the same again. I'm feeling reasonably confident that a Toyota dealership would just laugh at a request for another factory one so my question is, is it even still possible to locate an embroidered floor mat for my 17 year old car? If so, where? Or is there a business that will replicate the original?
      edgrad in General Toyota & Other Car Discussions
    4. 6

      Front parking sensors

      We have a 2021 VX Prado with Toyota bullbar that is the doing same thing, the dealer did a patch under warranty which made no difference. The dealer now says they fixed it under warranty (by doing the patch) and there is nothing else they can do so if we want them to keep looking at it we will be paying for it. That is not our understanding of how warranty works and will be taking this matter further.
      Jack Ofthis in Rav 4
    5. 0

      Cruise Control Not Engaging

      Hi. My 2008 Rav 4 cruise control has not worked since I’ve owned it. When the on button on the stalk is pressed nothing happens, not green cruise dash light or anything. Previously, I’ve had a problem when the ABS, VSC and parking brake light all turned on but that was fixed by a brake light switch replacement. But the cruise still does not work. I’ve checked all the fuses and all are good. Is this a common issue and does anyone know why it’s happening. thanks
      AshPoll in Rav 4
    6. 0

      Head Unit with Apple CarPlay

      Hello everyone, I'm sure there would have to be someone with the same topic but I'm looking for a good head unit for my wife's 2014 RAV4 with Apple CarPlay that wirelessly connects to the phone and has set up so she can connect steering wheel controls and still use her reverse camera, any suggestions please? Thank you so much everybody!
      Wifes_Rav4 in Rav 4
    7. 4

      Toyota Corolla 2012 zre152 4 speed automatransmission issue

      No all good herb I know your trying to help, I should have been more clear, I have updated my wording. Thanks alot
      Gary.y in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
    8. 1

      2007 - Floor mat

      Hi. I have a nice 2007 Grande which is still in good nick, except for the drivers floor mat. Normally it wouldn't be a problem to replace the floor mat but because it has the word CAMRY embroidered into the floor mat, I would like to replace it with the same again. I'm feeling reasonably confident that a Toyota dealership would just laugh at a request for another factory one so my question is, is it even still possible to locate an embroidered floor mat for my 17 year old car? If so, where? Or is there a business that will replicate the original?
      edgrad in Camry Club
    9. 4

      Toyota Corolla 2012 zre152 4 speed automatransmission issue

      OHH! I missed that. Herb
      ozieagle in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
    10. 4

      Toyota Corolla 2012 zre152 4 speed automatransmission issue

      Thanks for your reply, it's an automatic 4 speed.
      Gary.y in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
×
×
  • Create New...

Forums

News

Membership