22RE reassembly sequence and can you name this part?

slamigo · 04-09-2007, 07:29 PM

Hi all,

I'm just about ready to reassemble my 22RE and have a couple questions about the sequence. I removed the engine from the truck and the block is now on the engine stand. I replaced the rings and I also replaced the main bearings, rod bearings and thrust washers. So right now, the bottom end is the only thing put together. I was thinking of putting it back together in this sequence:

1.) timing chain/cover with cam sprocket zip-tied to the timing chain.
2.) head gasket/head and somehow get the sprocket to get up on the camshaft.
3.) oil pan
4.) then start the painstaking process of attaching the intake and exhaust and the rest of the pile of parts sitting in my garage.

I also purchased a top end gasket set from the dealer. It has a couple of pieces that I don't know what to do with and it's also missing some pieces that I need. But anyway, does anybody know what these parts are?
The rubber gasket on the left is the thermostat gasket. I put that one in the pic so you'd have an idea of how big the others are. As for the 2 little ones on the right, there are 8 in total.
THanks,

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justinking060310 · 04-09-2007, 07:32 PM

I think the 2 on the bottom right are the ones that go on top of the valve cover, aren't they? Not sure on the rest.

CyMoN · 04-09-2007, 07:38 PM

put the head on then the timing cover makes life a lot easier with the chain tensioner.

SoCal4Running · 04-09-2007, 07:43 PM

The 2 big silver ones are exhaust gaskets if you still have your stock manifold.

The 2 little ones are your valve cover gromets but should only be 4 of them.

The one to the right of the thermostat gasket looks like the front timing cover seal but at the same time does not look like it.

cweich · 04-09-2007, 07:48 PM

The 8 little ones are your valve guides seals. Look between you valve springs and you will see the factory seals. Unless you have the right tools your machine shop needs to put them on. Usually when you get a little puff of smoke when you first start you engine, its your seals letting a little oil by.

toyota_mdt_tech · 04-09-2007, 08:00 PM

Easy dude. The rubber ring on the left is for thermostat, 2 smaller seasl are valve stem seals, other rubber ring fits under your oil fill cap and the 2 white ones are exhaust flange gaskets if you still have the stock manifold and header pipe. Come on, I need something tougher than this!

drew303 · 04-09-2007, 08:15 PM

btw those exhaust gaskets are only a few bucks at Napa

i only say this because I just replaced them all and the last time I tried finding them no autopart store had them or new where to get them so i found some at a muffler shop..

incase anyone had as much trouble as me now you wont have drive around everywhere getting a headache =P

slamigo · 04-09-2007, 08:31 PM

thanks all. Yeah, I knew that the one on the left was the thermostat gasket. I had a suspicion about the little ones being for the valves, (especially because there are 8 of them). I didn't do any work on the head besides simply having it milled. The machine shop wanted $350 Cdn to rebuild the head, but I can get a new one on eBay for a lot less. I just decided to have the head milled and throw it back on. It's not in bad shape.

The main question I have is about the rebuild sequence though. The FSM says to put the timing chain/cover on first and then the head. Anybody want to wade in on this. I'd like to hear from both sides before I go ahead and put it all back together. Thanks.

slamigo · 04-09-2007, 08:31 PM

thanks all. Yeah, I knew that the one on the left was the thermostat gasket. I had a suspicion about the little ones being for the valves, (especially because there are 8 of them). I didn't do any work on the head besides simply having it milled. The machine shop wanted $350 Cdn to rebuild the head, but I can get a new one on eBay for a lot less. I just decided to have the head milled and throw it back on. It's not in bad shape.

The main question I have is about the rebuild sequence though. The FSM says to put the timing chain/cover on first and then the head. Anybody want to wade in on this. I'd like to hear from both sides before I go ahead and put it all back together. Thanks.

misterzee · 04-09-2007, 08:39 PM

"I" would put the TC on, then the head, fish the chain up to the top and put the gear in, then install the oil pan. you just have to be careful of the crank position and chain position so your timing is correct.

maxpower_hd · 04-10-2007, 06:40 AM

When I did mine, I placed the head on with the head bolts hand tight in case it didn't work like I hoped. Then I installed the timing set and the cover. It worked well so I then torqued everything down. It seemed easier than the way they had it outlined in the book.

toyota_mdt_tech · 04-10-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamigo

thanks all. Yeah, I knew that the one on the left was the thermostat gasket. I had a suspicion about the little ones being for the valves, (especially because there are 8 of them). I didn't do any work on the head besides simply having it milled. The machine shop wanted $350 Cdn to rebuild the head, but I can get a new one on eBay for a lot less. I just decided to have the head milled and throw it back on. It's not in bad shape.

The main question I have is about the rebuild sequence though. The FSM says to put the timing chain/cover on first and then the head. Anybody want to wade in on this. I'd like to hear from both sides before I go ahead and put it all back together. Thanks.

Chain, tensioner, all goes on along witht he cover, then the head and pan.

slamigo · 04-11-2007, 06:44 AM

allright, I've paid about $220 Cdn to the dealership for gaskets and still don't seem to have them all. I was looking on eBay and came across this pic which illustrates a complete set. I've highlighted in blue the ones that I don't have.
Can any of you guys identify them for me so I know what the heck to ask for at the parts counter? The round "thingy" and the "square whatzit" isn't cutting it.

slamigo · 04-11-2007, 06:46 AM

also, I wasn't going to bother with an oil pan gasket as the FSM doesn't call for one and it didn't have one on there when I removed it. RTV should seal it up fine right?
Thanks.

04-09-2007, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
justinking060310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginina Beach Posts: 626	I think the 2 on the bottom right are the ones that go on top of the valve cover, aren't they? Not sure on the rest. __________________ 95 4runner 2wd 3.0 v6 Downey headers (dont buy them) Downey 2 1/2" full exhaust/Carsound cat Weasy2k cams/ENGNBLDR's o/s valves ported and polished heads/intake New project- 94 4runner V6 4x4 A/T 3" 4Crawler BL on order 33x12.5 BFG A/T's on 15x8 Cragar Black Steel Wheels 90 4runner 4x4 3vze Auto parting out - let me know if you need anything! 85 4runner, SFA, 22re, 5speed parting out

04-09-2007, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
CyMoN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 2,164	put the head on then the timing cover makes life a lot easier with the chain tensioner. __________________ my rigs 89 4runner 1989 4runner v6 5 speed everything factory +4susplift running bfg 31s and a aux gas tank and more aux lights than needed 86 pickup 1986 stock pickup 22r 31.10 BFG ATs flatbed a sad day for the 4runner "One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life."

04-09-2007, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoCal4Running Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 786	The 2 big silver ones are exhaust gaskets if you still have your stock manifold. The 2 little ones are your valve cover gromets but should only be 4 of them. The one to the right of the thermostat gasket looks like the front timing cover seal but at the same time does not look like it. __________________ '86 4runner 22RE, 5-speed, LC Street EFI head w/ cam, LC Pistons, ARP Head Studs, Downey header, Dynomax 2 1/4" full exhaust, VDO water temp guage, 01-03 Tacoma cd\tape radio with 10" Bazzoka, Downey 2" rear springs, GDI radiator, Torus fan DONE!!!! '68 Ford Mustang Fastback Daily driver with a built 289 and a streetfighter trans.(Retired) 98 Subaru Outback-Took over daily driving duties MicroMatic.com Waco93.com

04-09-2007, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
cweich Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	The 8 little ones are your valve guides seals. Look between you valve springs and you will see the factory seals. Unless you have the right tools your machine shop needs to put them on. Usually when you get a little puff of smoke when you first start you engine, its your seals letting a little oil by. __________________ Ultimate Rides 402-750-7433 www.Iguanatrax.com

04-09-2007, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
toyota_mdt_tech Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: WA Posts: 529	Easy dude. The rubber ring on the left is for thermostat, 2 smaller seasl are valve stem seals, other rubber ring fits under your oil fill cap and the 2 white ones are exhaust flange gaskets if you still have the stock manifold and header pipe. Come on, I need something tougher than this! __________________ Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician "MDT" 1998 Toyota Tacoma TRD V6 4WD 5 SPD 1998 Chevrolet K1500 1999 Toyota Camry 2003 Toyota Highlander 4WD 2007 KTM 85SX 17/14 2006 KTM 300XC-W 2005 KTM 65SX 2004 Kawasaki KLX 110 2003 Honda XR50 2002 Yamaha TTR 125L 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 2002 Suzuki Eiger 400 4WD 2004 Cargomate<--link GeePaw® Racing<--link

04-09-2007, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
drew303 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,032	btw those exhaust gaskets are only a few bucks at Napa i only say this because I just replaced them all and the last time I tried finding them no autopart store had them or new where to get them so i found some at a muffler shop.. incase anyone had as much trouble as me now you wont have drive around everywhere getting a headache =P __________________ 1987 Pickup, single cab, 22R, new head, 260 cam TG 3" SAS, rear disc brakes, chromoly rear axles, Chromoly Birfs, Tcase brake, 37x12.50R15 MT/Rs, 5.29 gears, rear Aussie Locker, front Detroit Truetrac.

04-09-2007, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
slamigo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 78	thanks all. Yeah, I knew that the one on the left was the thermostat gasket. I had a suspicion about the little ones being for the valves, (especially because there are 8 of them). I didn't do any work on the head besides simply having it milled. The machine shop wanted $350 Cdn to rebuild the head, but I can get a new one on eBay for a lot less. I just decided to have the head milled and throw it back on. It's not in bad shape. The main question I have is about the rebuild sequence though. The FSM says to put the timing chain/cover on first and then the head. Anybody want to wade in on this. I'd like to hear from both sides before I go ahead and put it all back together. Thanks. __________________ Black 89 4runner, 31'' BFG TA/KOs, Optima Red Top, DD with lots of rust... Black 89 YJ, SOA, 4'' lift springs, 35'' Procomp Xterrains, 4.2L, MC2100 swap, Optima Red Top, AX-15, SYE, MORE Traction bar, D30F/D44R/4.56/ - Aussie locked GO SENS!!!

04-09-2007, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
slamigo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 78	thanks all. Yeah, I knew that the one on the left was the thermostat gasket. I had a suspicion about the little ones being for the valves, (especially because there are 8 of them). I didn't do any work on the head besides simply having it milled. The machine shop wanted $350 Cdn to rebuild the head, but I can get a new one on eBay for a lot less. I just decided to have the head milled and throw it back on. It's not in bad shape. The main question I have is about the rebuild sequence though. The FSM says to put the timing chain/cover on first and then the head. Anybody want to wade in on this. I'd like to hear from both sides before I go ahead and put it all back together. Thanks. __________________ Black 89 4runner, 31'' BFG TA/KOs, Optima Red Top, DD with lots of rust... Black 89 YJ, SOA, 4'' lift springs, 35'' Procomp Xterrains, 4.2L, MC2100 swap, Optima Red Top, AX-15, SYE, MORE Traction bar, D30F/D44R/4.56/ - Aussie locked GO SENS!!!

04-09-2007, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
misterzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Georgia-Cumming Posts: 636	"I" would put the TC on, then the head, fish the chain up to the top and put the gear in, then install the oil pan. you just have to be careful of the crank position and chain position so your timing is correct. __________________ 85, 87 (SAS), 88 (on loan), 96 4Runners, all males... 03 Town and Country... female CLIK4PIX

04-10-2007, 06:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
maxpower_hd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 392	When I did mine, I placed the head on with the head bolts hand tight in case it didn't work like I hoped. Then I installed the timing set and the cover. It worked well so I then torqued everything down. It seemed easier than the way they had it outlined in the book.

04-11-2007, 06:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
slamigo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 78	allright, I've paid about $220 Cdn to the dealership for gaskets and still don't seem to have them all. I was looking on eBay and came across this pic which illustrates a complete set. I've highlighted in blue the ones that I don't have. Can any of you guys identify them for me so I know what the heck to ask for at the parts counter? The round "thingy" and the "square whatzit" isn't cutting it. __________________ Black 89 4runner, 31'' BFG TA/KOs, Optima Red Top, DD with lots of rust... Black 89 YJ, SOA, 4'' lift springs, 35'' Procomp Xterrains, 4.2L, MC2100 swap, Optima Red Top, AX-15, SYE, MORE Traction bar, D30F/D44R/4.56/ - Aussie locked GO SENS!!!

04-11-2007, 06:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
slamigo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 78	also, I wasn't going to bother with an oil pan gasket as the FSM doesn't call for one and it didn't have one on there when I removed it. RTV should seal it up fine right? Thanks. __________________ Black 89 4runner, 31'' BFG TA/KOs, Optima Red Top, DD with lots of rust... Black 89 YJ, SOA, 4'' lift springs, 35'' Procomp Xterrains, 4.2L, MC2100 swap, Optima Red Top, AX-15, SYE, MORE Traction bar, D30F/D44R/4.56/ - Aussie locked GO SENS!!!

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