1990 T4R Compression problems

[jaredbishop]

I'm new to the forum and this is my first T4R
Purchased 1/19/10
Paid $500.
Miles-215k
1990 Stick 4WD

I love it but here are is the short list of engine problems:
Leaks Power Steering Fluid
Leaks Engine Oil
It did not pass emissions, A tech who owns one said he could tell is miss firing, told me to get Denso spark plugs use oem wires and a Denso rotor & cap. I'v pulled the old spark plugs and have new Denso to put in. No wires or rotor or cap yet.

I did a compression check (and a wet test for bad ones)here is what it come up with:

Numbered in order if looking at engine from the front of the truck

--------------130 psi / 75 psi (100 psi wet)<br>
--------------140 psi / 135 psi<br>
95 psi (140 psi wet) / 125 psi<br>

So my big question is what do I do next? What has to be pulled off, checked, fixed, resurfaced, replaced?

 

[gptoy96]

Sorry, that's well beyond my mechanical abilities, but wanted to say welcome and looks like sweet ride. Good condition and great price once you get those few issues figured out.

 

[jaredbishop]

I did call my local Toyota dealer and he said the recall on the head gaskets ended about 3 years ago. I guess I'll start with changing the head gaskets, timing belt and water pump and see where that gets me. I don't know if there are other things I should be looking at when I do this.

 

[drmorbius]

I did call my local Toyota dealer and he said the recall on the head gaskets ended about 3 years ago. I guess I'll start with changing the head gaskets, timing belt and water pump and see where that gets me. I don't know if there are other things I should be looking at when I do this.

It sounds like you may have some leaky valves. Also I would determine the source of the oil leaks in the power steering and engine and get them fixed. It might be a good idea to just go through it, you know, rings and rod bearings and a valve job.