cylinder leak

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA
213,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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P_MCDONALD
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my 2000 4wd 2.7l 4 cyl tacoma has an oil leak in cylinder 1. would it be cheaper to have it fixed or buy a new motor?
Apr 7, 2011 at 3:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get an engine compression/leakdown test to determine where its leaking at-could be valve that won't require the engine to be removed. With that mileage if it ends up being a ring and cylinder wear, go for a new engine
Apr 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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