So my 82 22R is getting tired & needing some relief after 325,000 I picked up a 22RE core engine equally wore out and am looking at rebuild kits for the re while I continue to run my current engine. Obviously I can't order anything until I tear it down and check it out the core. I want to use quality parts when I build it, im a regular guy on a budget I'd like to save money if possible but not at the expense of quality. Is there a budget friendly kit out there I can trust or can I save money picking up the components separately?

Here is the kit I'm looking at right now, it's not cheap but looks like all top shelf parts . I'll be ordering a brand new complete head.

https://209yota1.com/products/22re-toyota-premium-master-engine-rebuild-kit-fits-1985-1995
(Link doesn't seem to work , it's $600 ) This Premium Master Engine Kit Includes:

• Sealed Power Coated Piston Set with Pins and Clips
• Hastings Chromoly Rings
• Aisin Oil Pump (OE)
• OSK Timing Set with Steel Guide (OE)
• Timing Cover
• Gasket Set (OE gaskets include head gasket, front and rear seals, timing cover, oil pump, 12 piece injector seal kit. All other gaskets in kit are top quality aftermarket)
• King Main Bearings
• King Rod Bearings
• King Thrust Washers
• Pin Bushings
• Melling Brass Freeze Plugs
• Block and Crank Plugs ( 9 pieces )
• Head Bolt Set

 

Budget friendly and engine rebuild don't really go together. We just spent the past few months rebuilding our 22r. Take the time, tear it apart, find what needs to be replaced, and buy the best part you can afford. We gave LCE and yotashop a lot of money but it's 100000% worth it.

 

Better to spend money on rebuilding a genuine Toyota head casting, if not cracked or corroded.

Genuine Toyota exhaust valves are a must.