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[1911]

Is that the original motor?

The 22RE will run nearly forever, as long as you don't lug it and you change the timing chain and guides on schedule. One of the best engines ever designed by Toyota IMO.

 

[Davev1954]

The 22RE will run nearly forever, as long as you don't lug it and you change the timing chain and guides on schedule. One of the best engines ever designed by Toyota IMO.

But thats the V6, a good motor - but NOT the 22RE. I have about 250k miles on a V6 and it just gave up the ghost.

 

[1911]

But thats the V6, a good motor - but NOT the 22RE. I have about 250k miles on a V6 and it just gave up the ghost.

OK, my bad. I thought the early 2nd gen. 4Skinners still had the 22RE.

 

[toylandcruiser]

But thats the V6, a good motor - but NOT the 22RE. I have about 250k miles on a V6 and it just gave up the ghost.

And more proof that the 3.0 isn't a bad motor


"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

 

[deadbeat son]

OK, my bad. I thought the early 2nd gen. 4Skinners still had the 22RE.

Some did, but if you look closely at the posted photo you can clearly see the V6 logo in the grill.

 

[PHeller]

Catching this thread couldn't have come at a better time. Thinking about picking up a 98 2.7 Tacoma from a coworker and was wondering if I'd have nearly as much fun in it as a larger Trooper/Montero/4Runner.

Seems like I'll do alright.

Wish Expo Forum had a "Budget Builds" sub-forum.

 

[tditrip]

I run an older pickup; 89 Sr5

 

[PirateMcGee]

Nice, that looks cushy

 

[Crenshaw]

Sweet looking bed area! How does the storage work out?

 

[Elbee]

Is that the original motor?


"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

It's the original motor, but I highly doubt it's the original head gasket

 

[toylandcruiser]

It's the original motor, but I highly doubt it's the original head gasket

But that's a non issue. As the 1fz requires head gasket changes.


"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

 

[Crenshaw]

But that's a non issue. As the 1fz requires head gasket changes.

And so does the 22re. While the old 3.slow definitely has its points to complain about, I've have reasonably good luck with them. My last 4runner had 260k when I sold it and is still running around town here. They aren't exactly toyota's finest achievement but they do just fine if you can tolerate the lack of speed and economy.

 

[Elbee]

They are considered one of toyota's worst engines, yet it's still not bad and leagues better than other motors from that era. Mine definitely was underpowered compared to a third gen 4Runner. Going up mountains full loaded in the 2nd gen was interesting at times, luckily it was a manual

 

[Derek24]

 

[tanglefoot]

Beautious, Derek!