Timing chain?????????
10-14-2008, 05:11 PM
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Timing chain?????????
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....
10-14-2008, 05:35 PM
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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?
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?
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10-14-2008, 06:34 PM
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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.
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.
10-14-2008, 09:32 PM
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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.
Edit: Yes EB kits are complete w/ steel guides and I'd do the water pump at same time.
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10-14-2008, 10:15 PM
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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 =-)
anyway, its not a terribly difficult process but just tedious. You need to drop the oil pan which requires dropping the front differential.
goodluck =-)
10-15-2008, 09:24 AM
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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.
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.
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