22re timing chain

Brendan · 04-23-2004, 10:40 PM

what is your opinion on the guides used with the timing chain? OE Toyota uses plastic and some people say that the plastic guides are a failsafe method to let you know when your timing chain needs to be replaced. Others say that it was just a way to cut costs for Toyota (same reason for using single row chain rather than double) and that aftermarket metal guides (which were OE on the early 80s 22r engines) are the better alternative.

What's your opinion???

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newjerseyredneck · 04-24-2004, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SizzleChest

what is your opinion on the guides used with the timing chain? OE Toyota uses plastic and some people say that the plastic guides are a failsafe method to let you know when your timing chain needs to be replaced. Others say that it was just a way to cut costs for Toyota (same reason for using single row chain rather than double) and that aftermarket metal guides (which were OE on the early 80s 22r engines) are the better alternative.

What's your opinion???

Well I just replaced my timing cain and guied with a steel rail.206k When we got in there the plastic was long gon and the chain was starting to bore the tack hole. There was no telling how long the plastic had been gone. I would,(to be safe) put the seel rail. bryan

DaveKerwin · 04-25-2004, 10:03 AM

go with the metal guides, buy the kit here: www.partsdinosaur.com

Just ordered mine, good price, right parts.

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DaveKerwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 54	go with the metal guides, buy the kit here: www.partsdinosaur.com Just ordered mine, good price, right parts. __________________ 85 4Runner www.4Given4x4.com

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