Remanufactured Head (ebay), Need you all experts advise Options

[msk59]

In the near future, I plan on redoing the valves etc on the head and came across some ebay sites that sells remanufactured heads. all work done with cams etc for under $300. Engine is 7A-FE and my car is 1996 Celica ST (AT-200) with manual transmission.

What is your experience with these heads and what advise you can give me that can help me decide.

Thank You
MSK

This post has been edited by msk59: Jun 13, 2014 - 8:09 AM

[VavAlephVav]

You can add a poll if you go back and edit the original post.
From my experience you NEVER EVER pick #4 in any category.
I buy lots of high quality parts from Toyota, but once its past a certain age there's not much need for the dealer mechanic. It will be more expensive and you Still can't guarantee its right. : (

From there it really just depends on your skill level. If you have a garage and the tools and know what you're doing there's no reason not to do it yourself.
You're going to need the machine shop to rebuild your head. But if you're an a mature mechanic you could do it but not if its your daily driver and you have to have it done right in < 2 days.
Even when taking it to a shop just search around until you think you've found somebody who knows what they're doing and won't hose you.