The 3VZE engine is experiencing possible "head gasket" problems. The dealer has been covering the first repair up to 100,000 miles driven, but they are not covering the second head gasket repair. From 061705 our head gaskets are of the latest design change, containing the OE Sanwa made head gaskets, 11115-65033 and 11116-65033. But the actual problem is with the head design. Prior to 061705, our head gaskets, were made by Ishino, and were designed based on the 11115-65031/2 and 11116-65031/2, which will work just fine.
Ishino
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I used everything in this kit when I did my headgasket. It's been 6 months now and no problems. Very high quality set, just wish it were cheaper:-)
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We used this set to rebuild the upper half on a temporary replacement engine, before dropping it in. Everything was in the kit, well packaged, and it fit perfectly.I'd prefer a steel head gasket, but otherwise this is a great buy.