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    The pipe was not clogged. Only carbon build up in the wall. The intake manifold is the one that has goo puddle.
     
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    Just cleaned the fuel injector. The injectors look pretty fine.
     
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    Update: Now every problem that previously appear has... Reappear. Goddammit. I'm out of idea. Honestly. Might just bring it to a local mechanics.
     
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    How about vacuum leaks and compression?
     
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    So fast give up? Try what say we. Yoda-Retina_2a7ecc26.jpeg
     
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    Got both no experience and tools required.
     
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    Update: in a auto repair service. Let's see where the exact problem is...
     
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    Update: They say it's likely to be the head gasket. Goddammit.
     
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    Is this an independent shop? Any quote, for head gasket replacement?
     
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    I wonder if the seller tossed in some gasket sealer
     
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    Individual auto repair
     
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    they asked for $3000 for cylinder gasket and compression or $5000 for used engine with 64K in it.
     
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    I'm thinking of using sealer like Blue Devil or Steel Seal. Any video to show me how to do it properly since I don't know where the thermostats and radiator cap on Prius 2010.
     
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    that seems like a lot of money
     
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    I'm gonna just buy 32oz Blue Devil, drain the coolant reservoir for the engine, make sure the engine is cool, plug out the top coolant hose, put it slowly there while having the engine run.
     
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    hey, it's worth a shot, all the best!(y)
     
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    I would never used that sealant stuff, gum up the entire cooling system, and engine as well since it's leaking. I would replace the head gasket, if it's for sure the issue. Did they do a leak-down test to confirm??

    $3000 grand is steep. These guys are kinda cutting corners, not the cleanliest, but I heard they're around $860:



    Just foood for thought, what the job entails. They basically replace JUST the head gasket, which is around $140.
     
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    They said they spotted coolant leaking into cyl 1.
     
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