I'm changing my head gasket, which blew while 4 wheeling, due to a bad
radiator cap and a hardly functional factory temp gauge (I've got the
minimal factory gauges, ie. no tach). Besides the timing chain, gears
and guides, what else should I replace? I'm trying to come up with a
list of all parts ans gaskets I'll need, to minimize trips to the
parts store.

TIA

Jovis wrote:
When I did mine:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...tml#References

I also changed the water pump and put on new belts and hoses. You might
consider the chain tensioner, too.

--
Roger

Roger Brown <r.c.brown@ieee.org> wrote in message news:<415045ED.5407BD15@ieee.org>...
Thanks Roger. Excellent job explaining the procedures. I'm going to
print it out and use it as a reference while tearing down. Is that
some type of grease on the cam lobes and tops of the valve springs? If
so, what did you use?

TIA

"Jovis" <jovis366@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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: Roger Brown <r.c.brown@ieee.org> wrote in message
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: > Jovis wrote:
: > >
: > > I'm changing my head gasket, which blew while 4 wheeling, due to a bad
: > > radiator cap and a hardly functional factory temp gauge (I've got the
: > > minimal factory gauges, ie. no tach). Besides the timing chain, gears
: > > and guides, what else should I replace? I'm trying to come up with a
: > > list of all parts ans gaskets I'll need, to minimize trips to the
: > > parts store.
: > >
: > > TIA
: >
: > When I did mine:
: >
: >
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...tml#References
: >
: > I also changed the water pump and put on new belts and hoses. You might
: > consider the chain tensioner, too.
:
: Thanks Roger. Excellent job explaining the procedures. I'm going to
: print it out and use it as a reference while tearing down. Is that
: some type of grease on the cam lobes and tops of the valve springs? If
: so, what did you use?
:
: TIA

I would get some beer, too. Don't forget!

Jovis wrote:
Its the cam break-in lube supplied by TRD with the new cam. If you are
retaining the old cam and rocker arms, then no need to do that.


--
Roger

hello on a 89 toyota 22r tthe chane guid screws want line up just right its
a problem with the 22r toyota 89 modle ,and you also should change your oil
pump also dont for get to prime the oil pump with some jelly ..good luck
"Jovis" <jovis366@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Thought it was something along those lines Roger. I should be keeping
the stock cam, at least for now.

Well, I've got it just about all apart now. The head is at the machine
shop. They said they'll disassemble it, check for warpage, check for
cracks, do a standard valve job, check the cam, resurface it and then
reassemble it. Should be right around $200.

I've only had this truck for a little less than 2000 miles. The
previous owner apparently had trouble performing routine maintenance.
After taking the timing cover off, I noticed right away that both the
guides were broke, and the chain had eaten through half the thickness
of the tensioner. When the tensioner is fully extended, it will only
compress a little more than 1/3 of the way into the cylinder. Is this
normal?

BTW, the new guides went in effortlessly, everything lined up
perfectly. The oil pump checks out good, so I'm just replacing the
seal. Thanks for the tips.

Since parts of the guide are now in the oil pan, Im going to have to
remove it to clean it out. What is the easiest way (exactly) to get
the pan out? Haynes says to disconnect the pitman arm and steering,
and Chilton says disconnect the differential, but neither details the
procedures.

Also, I found an emission part (outside the motor) that is cracked. I
took a picture of it and it can be found here -
http://web.a-znet.com/~jbateman/toyota/whats_this.jpg
Can someone tell me what it is, so I can look into getting a new one?

Sorry for all the questions guys, but I really don't want to have to
do this again any time soon.

TIA,
Jovis

jovis366@hotmail.com (Jovis) wrote in message news:<79f4376f.0410031944.2c975116@posting.google. com>...
Well, I've been bored, waiting for the head to get finished. So I have
been doing tear-down maintenance on parts that are now easy to get at.
After looking at the grimy looking parts under the hood, I couldn't
help myself, I've been cleaning and painting certain select covers and
engine accessories. I'll post pics of the engine when I'm done.
I've also been reading through Roger's site quite a bit. I just keep
learning more and more about these Toys. I'm getting pretty
comfortable under the hood now. Thanks Roger!