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Old 07-27-2022, 02:11 AM   #91 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
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Avalon - '13 Toyota Avalon HV
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Odd enough, I guess there is no manual Previa in my country, and neither any AWD one. But anyway, I'd be more concerned about that head gasket than the rear wheel bearing. I still remember how shocking it was for me to find out the original Previa had a solid rear axle...
Yes it is. It brings up a lot of questions.
  1. Why did it need a head gasket? The most likely reason is overheating, but with that many miles it could have been just old age, possibly.
  2. Is something else affected by the overheating? For an example, the head could be warped, or the water in the oil could have affected the engine bearings or rings.
  3. Did it get reparied properly? Was the head replaced or was it milled? If it was milled, is the camshaft bore still aligned?
  4. How can I tell any of this?

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