7M is the most prone to the head gasket issues isnt it, but as said, can be avoided with care and attention.

And skids. Regular skids.

lol skids r the key to not blowing head gaskets

Thats right mang

right i have to find a 7mgte loom and ecu

And skids. Regular skids.

this made mine last two months. then again it had done 140000kms since it's last hg. as trev said, it's a factory problem that can easily be fixed and from what i know only happened on the 7MGE's not the 7MGTE's. very under rated engines the 7M's. the guy who built KE355 (the green wagon with the whopping great supercharged v8 in it) had a cressida with a 450hp at the wheels 7mgte. he said it would step sideways at 130 when the boost cut in in 3rd. won't need this much power in your 55 but the ability is there.

hey guys just put a deposit on a 7mgte 89.000klms so as soon as the sheds finished i can start , also need to rebuild the brakes as they are all seized from sitting for years and years , need to know if my auto will hook up to the 7mg or what box should i use?

guys on toymods will be able to confirm for you.. but I would be trying to use the one your engine comes with.. extra gear and overdrive would make it a much nicer cruiser.