Recent content by blue_mule

Good to know. It is a "tap" and generally just when cold at idle speed. From all the research I've been doing though it sounds like replacing the timing chain should be done soon. Again, thanks for all the helpful info.

I actually started to wonder about the timing chain today. The noise is upon startup until it gets warm. The truck has 186k miles on it and I'm not sure if the timing chain has ever been replaced. I will probably take it in soon to have it looked over and done. What is an approximate cost to...

Thanks for the info

What needs to be done to eliminate the tapping noise coming from my 86 22re?

Thanks fourwd1. I checked two parts places today and they said it needs to be replaced. No rebuilding. Anywhere from $68 to $121...imagine that. I was trying to avoid dealer costs although I did find something on the "net" saying it can be done for around $15. I may just pick one up at a junk...

So do I just need to replace the bushings and grease for the idler arm. It is the only thing that is really sloppy right now and I need to be able to keep driving it.

I have an 86 that needs some front end work done and I've decided to replace both sides of the parts that are bad. Inner and outer tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, pitman and idler arms. I don't have the money (for labor) to do it all right now and was wondering if anybody knew how...

I have and 86 located in Denver, Colorado and an 87 in NW Iowa. I'm thinking about listing them on ebay but thought I would post here first. The 86, which I currently drive, is an automatic and needs a some steering/suspension work. The 87 is a manual and I'm not sure what it may need done to...

Thanks. That makes sense. I just thought becuase I have a few other electrical problems it might be something more.

When I get the key to the ignition switch there is a little spark. What is causing this? It can't be good. I have had some problems with it starting in the past. It's an '86 with a new battery and alternator. The starting problem happens rarely and it has to be jump started when it occurs. Any...

I have a 1987 4Runner that I bought in 9/06 for parts for my 86. I soon after moved to Colorado (the tr4 is in NW Iowa). As far as I can tell it is too good of a truck to just start stripping for what I need. The previous owner swapped the auto for a manual tranny. It seems to run ok for the I...

I've read alot of articles and posts but I'm not that good with electrical stuff. I have power all the way back. Window doesn't work from switch or key. Nor does the wiper. My license plate lights and washer motor work. There is one wire that goes into a little black box that has power on the...

Anybody know a reputable mechanic in Denver? Or somebody with a Toyota background that would want to do some work on an '86?

Ok, tap, but rather loud until it's warmed up. There is no oil pressure gauge...yet. It uses a little oil, but nothing visible in exhuast.

tapping noise on 1st gen I've had this '86 (it's blue, hence the blue mule) for about six mos. I got it cheap and like the idea of a project, although my cash flow is very limited. I have alot of questions to ask all of you out there. To begin, about a month in, the water pump went out. The...