started noticing a rattle at start-up,then goes away, but at the 2000rpm range it comes back.I thinking guides or tensioner....Truck is 94 4cyl/5sp with 124k.Other than that runs great....Does this sound like im own right track to yall???If this is wheres the best place to buy timing chain kits,and if i have someone do it whats a ballpark prices ......any help would be great....

 

searched around and whats difference in DOA,LC or Engnbldr kits? other than price..

 

get o.s.k

 

The timing chain can be done by most people who take mechnical aptitude seriously- so no oil change monkeys need apply.
It's not by any means 'easy' but is not the most difficult thing you could face dealing with a 22re. There are no special tools needed (as long as you can loosen the cam and crank bolts).
Given that... the question of 'aftermarket kits' arises. If you can find within yourself the dedication and resolve to change the timing chain and guides every 75000 miles or so, none of the kits with metal backed guides are necessary.
So what was the question?

 

with that said i guess any kit will do......Would it be a good idea to change waterpump while im there??

 

if you're in there, it wouldn't hurt but might not be necessary....
However with 124K on the clock, I'd do it anyways.

 

Does anyone know if the kit from engnbldr has everything in it????It does say kit ......

 

Ask Ted (Engnbldr) what's included in the kit. He is always willing to explain things and help.

Rob

 

The engnbldr kit does have it all.

However, its cheap cheap cheap china junk.

I would suggest the DOA kit, purely for switching to metal backed guides. Buy a new tensioner from Toyota, as the new aftermarket ones are made of a soft material that doesn't last very long.

 

If I were you, before you do the timing chain. Get a stethiscope and listen. Even if you know beyond a doubt that what this noise is, good practice. Harbor freight has them for <$8.

Edit: Yes EB kits are complete w/ steel guides and I'd do the water pump at same time.

 

EB kit is a good kit. complete, their ebay kits come with new cover to. but i think if u call Tod (not Ted).. Ted is the dad =) you have to ask for a new cover

anyway, its not a terribly difficult process but just tedious. You need to drop the oil pan which requires dropping the front differential.

goodluck =-)

 

I've got the EB metal backed guides in mine.
I recommend changing the water pump while you're in there