22re head gasket; Corroded Head, now what?
07-06-2009, 08:29 PM
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22re head gasket; Corroded Head, now what?
After months of sitting in the driveway I decided it was time to tear into the 22re and see what happened. I posted previously about burning coolant, so I bought a head gasket set from engnbldr. Once I finally got the head off, I noticed it was weak in 3 spots. More importantly tho, look how corroded the water jackets are. Pictured is the worst one. Was this a defect in the head? I am very hesitant about this sealing with a new gasket. Is this head junk? What is the best bang for the buck? Maybe I'm being paranoid and this is typical? This is a $500 dollar truck so I don't want to get out of control on my spending, the truck isn't really worth it. Thanks Scott
07-06-2009, 08:43 PM
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it looks like the compression sealing ring of the Head gasket would be affected by the corrosion, personally I would find another head.
you can get a used one for under $100 just check it for warps with a straight edge, clean up the valves, new valve seals, and lap the valve seats.
you can get a brand new stock replacement head ready to drop in from engnbldr.com for around $300
you can get a used one for under $100 just check it for warps with a straight edge, clean up the valves, new valve seals, and lap the valve seats.
you can get a brand new stock replacement head ready to drop in from engnbldr.com for around $300
07-07-2009, 04:55 AM
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Thanks for the opinion, yea the sealing ring goes right thru the corrosion on this one. I don't think this would last long if I slapped a gasket under it. I guess I will be looking for a head in the Central Ohio area. Anyone have a spare?
07-07-2009, 07:02 AM
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it looks like the compression sealing ring of the Head gasket would be affected by the corrosion, personally I would find another head.
you can get a used one for under $100 just check it for warps with a straight edge, clean up the valves, new valve seals, and lap the valve seats.
you can get a brand new stock replacement head ready to drop in from engnbldr.com for around $300
you can get a used one for under $100 just check it for warps with a straight edge, clean up the valves, new valve seals, and lap the valve seats.
you can get a brand new stock replacement head ready to drop in from engnbldr.com for around $300
or you could get premium internals and shop at 22re.com.
x2 on replacing the head however.
07-07-2009, 08:05 AM
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Dont forget the part about $500 dollar truck... I did however find a local head with 3k miles on it. It is from a 92 celica. Pardon the lack of knowledge here, but will this work on my truck? Thanks Scott
07-07-2009, 08:24 AM
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07-07-2009, 08:53 AM
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+1 on replacing the head.
I know it's a $500 truck, but at least put $13 worth of antifreeze and distilled water in it or the engine will continue to corrode. Straight water is a no-no.
I know it's a $500 truck, but at least put $13 worth of antifreeze and distilled water in it or the engine will continue to corrode. Straight water is a no-no.
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