Hello everyone,

First, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have a basic knowledge of car. I just replaced couple Engines and Transmission on Honda Civic between the year of 96 - 00 only and I NEVER TOUCH TOYOTA at all.

I just bought a 99 Toyota 4runner Limited 4x4 V6 with 240k miles. It's an automatic. The Engine is bad due to the # 5 Cylinder Block and the Head Gasket. I know it's a big job and painful but, in this case, I plan to get it done by myself. I have all kinds of machenic's tools on hands now, so which is the easier way for me to get it done: Replacing the Engine or Replacing the Head Gasket and the # 5 Cylinder Block. I need your subjections and helps, please.