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

[msk59]

OK here is my situation, which may or may not differ from Langing's situation:

1.This is my second car so I have another vehicle to drive if I have to.
2. I have a two car garage and almost all the tools to do the job
3. Know-how: This is the area where I do not have a whole lot of expertise. I have done one similar work on my 1974 Celica long time ago and I had help. So with little encouragement, I think I can do it. take the head off, take it to a reputable shop and have them rebuild it while I work on removing the pistons. the knowlege I lack is keeping it all straight, while putting it back together. Not putting the piston in the wrong cylinder etc.

My original question was whether aftermarket heads are reliable or not. The only reason for asking that question was to eliminate the wait time for the head rebuild and a little bit of saving.

My main goal is to put the car in its original running condition.

Thanks