Advice Needed On Near Purchase

[Thescone]

Hi guys.

Joined eon's ago when I had a Carina II, but didn't really post. (She's long in the grave now).

Im looking into buying a 2.4td Hilux.

Have my eye on one at the moment, but the geadgasket blew on her.

The man selling it said the radiator had a hole and the previous owner let it run dry.

He is getting it skimmed, pressure tested, and all set up again.

If all passes, I'll be making an offer on it.

Just want to know if there are any other potental problems a blown H.G. can cause?

Also, how reliable are the 2.4 engines?

Any info would be great to a potential new Hilux owner.

Cheers.

Dave.

[Parts-King]

The 2.4 engine was very good however they did suffer from cracked heads if the head gasket went, so, you would need to know the head was in good condition and not just bodged up

Kingo

[Thescone]

Thanks parts-king. What would be the signs of a bodged job to repair a cracked head?