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    337000 kms and, yes, the dreaded cracked head/gasket leak has appeared. Symptoms were a cloud of white vapour and a burnt glycol smell from the exhaust couples with bubbling in the coolant overflow.
    Short term fix...Seal Tite into the cooling system as per directions on the bottle then run it till all the bubbles disappear from the overflow.
    Limped it into Melbourne from Eden in NSW (only 600kms!).
    With the mechanic at McCloy Automotive in North Richmond NSW guiding me and the guys at All Head Services advising me I selected Birdman Automotive in Epping Vic to do the work. I was impressed by Ange, the proprietor, his knowledge and approach. Car is now having the work done so I will update the Forum after I get the car back.
    Stay tuned.
    hux22
    Junior Member
    Last edited by hux22; 01-08-2015, 09:54 PM.

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    Hi Hux, bit of bad luck there but not a bad run at 337km. From readings on here the AMC brand head seems the way to go if a new head is required , or you could always update to this and you know it has only been driven to church on Sunday, we are selling it as Liz preferred to get an auto so updated to a 150.
    good luck
    Russ
    link
    http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...do-120s-GX-1KZ
    New 2015 150s GX 5 seater with floor mats, towbar and a big wish list
    Previously a 2004 120s 1KZ GX silver manual with stuff
    before that a 1996 RV6 90S with lots of gear

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      Update on my 90 Series. Got the work done by Ang @ Birdman Automotive. Everything was as he told me it would be. The final list was new Aussie made cylinder head from All Head Services in Hallam, Vic. In addition I got a new timing belt and tensioner; full service; new coolant; 4 new glo plugs. Have driven the car and can report that it starts easier, runs smoother, revs better and climbs hills better.
      Ang kept me informed of progress at the end of every two days. The car was delivered on time and his initial quote did not vary. I am extremely happy with his company's service, communication and workmanship. I would recommend him to anyone.

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        What did it end up costing?

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