Hey guys,
I think I've narrowed my engine issues down and am now looking at getting a timing chain kit. I have two in question here. First is an eBay one and it'll run me about $60 http://cgi.ebay.ca/TOYOTA-TIMING-CHA...item5883b70e88

Next is what some people would say is higher quality/better kit. It'll run me about $150 http://www.importcarpartscanada.ca/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1987-Toyota-Pickup--Base--Standard--Cab--Pickup-Engine--Mechanical&yearid=1987%40%401987&makeid=76%40%40TO YOTA%40%40X&modelid=8163%3ADT|8%3ABT|17%3AMBC|1785 %3AED|393%3ASM|20%3AEB|1117%40%40Pickup+Base+Stand ard+Cab+Pickup&catid=240154%40%40Engine+Mechanical &subcatid=240300@@Timing+Gear+Kit&mode=PA


So my question is has anybody had any experience with the cheaper eBay kit? Do you think it's garbage and I should definitely spend the extra cash? Or should the eBay kit be fine?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

contact engnbldr.com and get the steel-backed guide kit.

 

I used an engnbldr kit. Cheap, everything worked great. The Gasket wasnt the best tho..

 

I would use the engnbldr kit, used it on mine and works great...about to order another for my new truck

 

x4 on engnbldr kit, i got one in my truck and hasnt let me down.

 

I always use engine builder kits .

I always have one kit on hand as I have a fleet of Toyotas

If it is the first time I am in there I always install new oil pump water pump and have a new timing cover just in case

 

Thanks for the replies, I heard that those metal backed guides are the ones to get. I have sent off an email to engnbldr about their shipping, but I don't believe they ship to Canada. A friend of a friend is a mechanic and can get a deal on the oem one for $120 and I'll have it within a few days. The snow is going to be here soon so the sooner the better haha. I'm also going to the dealership today to price up an e-brake cable so I'll get a price on the timing chain kit too..should be good for a laugh.

EDIT: I just got an email back and they do ship to Canada. I'll be looking into getting one of these kits then! thanks guys

 

I got my engnbldr kit shipped to calgary, canada in 6 days.

 

Awesome! I'm on the other coast, Nova Scotia to be exact. Just ordered my engnbldr kit today so hopefully it won't be too long.
Thanks for all the help,
Cheers

 

Mine took a few days, but we paid for the express shipping.

defantly get the complete kit with a new timing cover (makes it loads easier!)

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...Q5fAccessories

That is the kit you need.

 

That's the engnbldr one, and it's already on it's way