Toyota Trucks: 22R Problems (Update)

How many miles on the old one? If over 180k I'd go with a "new" rebuilt
one. $750 is wholesale I suspect cuz they seem more like $1200 for a
quality rebuild.

"Joseph Wind" <com> wrote in message
news:e9788$40108d03$43eb91c$meganewsservers.com... 
chain 
with 

"Joseph Wind" <com> wrote in message
news:e9788$40108d03$43eb91c$meganewsservers.com... 
chain 
with 

JW,
I'm looking at pulling the head on my 22R due to head gasket coolant leak.
My compression was good but like yours its got 180,000 miles and used some
oil. I'm thinking valve job only for me. A friend suggested I get the
Downey kit to drop a 350 under the hood. Just an idea. Can you share
your source for $750 rebuilt 22Rs and the more expensive ones also?
Thanks,
Scott
In east Tennessee.

"Joseph Wind" <com> wrote in message
news:e9788$40108d03$43eb91c$meganewsservers.com... 
chain 
with 

Scott,
I don't know where my friend is getting the 22R, but he's used this company
for a while now. They also include the valve cover and oilpan. Most of the
other's like, K. Watanabe Corp, ATK, don't include the valve cover and
oilpan. Most of the higher priced ones are advertised as precision
machined, and have new pistons, to justify the higher cost.

A 350 would be the way to go, but on my buddy's budget, it's not gonna
happen. He just wants reliable transportation. I'm amazed after 18 years
his P/U is still solid, other than the engine, no rust. Another mechanic
offered him $500 after looking at the engine. I'd offer to buy it before
the other mechanic does.

I don't know how much shipping is to Tenn. from Cal., but you might want to
consider a local shop if cost is an issue. In my buddy's case it is.

JW

"sjohnsen" <net> wrote in message
news:com... 
leak. 
the 
we 
labor