Recent content by JBird

Last weekend I istalled a rebuilt 22re into my 1988 4Runner. I know that engines lack performance when new but I have a feeling that there could be something slightly wrong. Engine timing is spot on, valve clearances are set... 1. I have almost no low end power, even with a higher torque cam...

Thanks for the info hammerhead, do you know of anyother ways to i.d. the different blocks? Does anyone know if they can be checked for a code or number on them to tell? I forgot to mention earlier that this engine was originally from an 85 pick-up then transplanted to a 1990 pick-up with a...

Hopefully this will be a painless thread. A friend of mine just wrecked his toyota pick-up which had a 85 carb engine. I plan on using this engine (at least the block and head) as a donor for my 1988 4Runner with a 22RE. This summer the engine will be torn down and completley rebuilt, my...

Thanks for the sites and suggestions. As far as replacing the bushing and seat, that was easy, did it before i posted but the problem was the oil seal boot. This weekend I'm going to try and slide it down the shifter stick....but i still think i need to dissasemble it because there is no way its...

Ok, first post so here goes... I