buckz6319

I'm going to be needing some help with this one

My boss's, fathers RIP 1987 Toyota pickup 22r. I have it at my house now and will be working on it a bit at a time...

The issue that was reported to me was. The engine ran hot, blowing white smoke out the exhaust (in my mind, sounds like a classic blown head gasket) and was shut down. The engine has over 200,000 on the clock. The information was given to me as to what happened and that is all I know at this point.

The truck was delivered to my house with the engine in the bed and almost all external parts removed I know that this will make it a bit easier for me, however if you work on engines like I do...it's really nice to have the engine still in the vehicle before starting to diagnosis what is causing or caused the issue.

I will do a cylinder compression leak down test once I get the engine on the stand in a few weeks and go from there...

I will need help with what external components with the correct bolts, go in it's proper place ect, when I get to that episode.

Sooooo here we go....

I have also read that the timing chain cover guides will burn a hole in the cover, causing fluid to leak in the pan, however there must be fluid in the cylinders or cylinder too...I have some investigating to do within the next few weeks.

Currently, I've got to complete my Mercruiser engine rebuild so I can get it back in the boat, then I'll check out the yota

thanks or any input

Shady Cadence

Get a head gasket, surface the head, maybe a valve job, chain & guide set.

Assemble, install, adjust and rock on.


After all..........

buckz6319

thanks for the input, but first I need to evaluate the condition of the internals and go from there. I don't want to waste his money, if the engine need a total rebuild. I will pull the pan too and check the bottom main bearing to see what they and the journals look like...

shadowbirdie

But it's the Boss whose name is in the ownership chain Oopsee!!! J

Shady Cadence

Since it's sat partially assembled in the back of the truck, a total teardown might be in order. A leakage test might tell you something, but pulling the drain plug might tell you more.

buckz6319

I know right!

buckz6319

most of the external parts were removed, however the block and head are still installed and not messed with.The engine oil was drained after the truck was brought back home to his garage and the truck sat.

The boss's son was going to put a Celica engine in the old yota, but decided against it after I showed him some things wrong with the block and internals, that's why the engine is out of the tuck. The son then decided to work on the original 22r on the bench, but had too much going on to try and figure out what cause the issue(Greenhorn) ...so I started working with him, pointing out some ways to check stuff, but at his age 22 and a Built Mustang Gt of his own well u get the picture...

The compression leak down test can tell me quite a few things, but not all I need to know...
thanks for the input I appreciate it!

Shady Cadence

Wait, so the engine IS or IS NOT still in the truck? Pulled externals, like intake manifold? Valve cover? Oil pan?

spark plugs?

Does it turn over by hand?

Good luck to you, I hope it doesn't turn ugly.

buckz6319

valve cover, oil pan, head ect never removed, engine turns over np.

Thanks for the good luck! I appreciate it...and it I determine that the engine internals are shot because of overheating, or just worn out.The boss will buy a rebuilt engine with a warranty and I'll install it
☺

buckz6319

Ok, change of plans...

I now have the Toyota truck and want to put another engine it( not going back with the 22R).

I want to know what engines will work with the least amount of fabrication?

I'm looking into building this little truck into a sleeper, but on a budget.

I still have the original engine and parts, also the original drivetrain hasn't been messed with.

soooo let's here some opinions?

I'm looking forward to reading what y'all got to say 'bout this build

thanks!!

buckz6319

started another thread, because the truck has changed hands, from his to mine
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...90-22r-291131/

AKHeathen

drop a 350 in it....that's popular and easy... just have to clearance the radiator...... but why not rear into the 22r? at 200k, it should get bearings, so check the crank out. unbolt the head in proper sequence and probably do the timing set. the carberuated version isn't that bad of a motor, so it might still be an option. i had one with nearly half a million miles and still ran good. if anything, refreshing it could be worth the money to get into the new powerplant you cant to run. you are apparently familiar with a mercruiser 350, so an older 3.8, or a 3.4 is quite similar to build up.... the 4.3 using the same 5.7 parts mostly, just keep the carb under 500cfm unless you have a nasty cam.

AKHeathen

same thread would work for one project,...