So Im going to get a new timing chain kit for my 88 22re and I was wondering what you guys think about what brand I should get

I have found several online from between 30 and 70ish dollars, and would prefer to find a decent one for around 50, with the gaskets included (as some do and some dont) So heres some of the ones that Ive found.
Also, is there such a huge difference between metal and plastic chain guides? The stock plastic ones on my pickup lasted me 250,000 miles....

http://www.store.partsdinosaur.com/product278.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/85-Toyota-22...item25609faf1b

Also, any advice on this project? Like anything problems or anything you guys found as you did all this?

Lastly, other than the timing chain rattling around my truck runs fine, so I have read a couple of times I should replace the water pump and oil pump while im at this. Advice on this??

thanks ahead of time!!

 

http://www.engnbldr.com/Build-A-Kit_85-95.html

 

I'm pretty sure that first one you posted IS the engnbldr kit. I used it, seems to be the popular choice around here.

 

X3 on engnbldr

 

OEM Toyota has never let me down... I would rather have plastic pieces in my oil pan than metal...

Just saying

 

I used the engnbldr, but double check all of the casting. My oil pump had a pin hole and I had to buy a new one from checkers.

 

I used engnbldr, once, but never again. There parts are good for about 20,000 - 30,000 miles max. Then they need to be replaced again, and again and again. As long as you know this going in, then use them. They are not engineered to last as long as OEM. I will pay more for parts, but make up the cost by not having to redo the job as often. Cheaper in the long run...

 

i agree with snobbs, if the OEM stuff lasted this long why attempt to upgrade unless you going to run bigger and do more punishment on your engine? if the oem guides lasted 250k miles dont change anything simply replace, ive got 261k miles on my 82 and its never had HG or TC done, if it lasted this long, why change it? buy toyota OEM!

 

Wow I should feel lucky I have over 70,000 miles on my engine builder timing chain kit.

I would rather have metal parts in the oil pan any day then a nice mix of coolant and oil.

Which has such a good time with babbit material.