22RE Head Repair: What do you think? (advice needed)

[got_rwd?]

Hello,


I bought my rig at a auction a couple weeks ago. Got the truck shipped and now working on its issues.


Came in and drove the truck off the trailer. Started right up and ran great. Kept idle great, no smoke or leaks. Drove it around the corner to park. (turned it on 5 mins max)


When I parked it, I decided to check fluids and whatnot to start making a checklist.

I open the hood and the rad has no cap on and looks empty. I then check oil and.................I see coolant mixed with oil :Cry:

I open the oil cap and see moisture at the top of the cap :Cry:. Havent turned it on since.

So since I got screwed by the seller (insurance auction, so its a gamble) I now will start this repair.


I started dissembly and just need advice on what I should do and what you think is the extent of the damage.


I also highly think the head has been worked on previously, just take a look at the exhaust manifold gasket

Valve cover:


Oil dipstick:


Top of head with valve cover removed:





Removed exhaust manifold:


exhaust mani gasket:




What do guys think should be my checklist?

 

[KidVermicious]

If I got a vehicle at auction, my checklist would be everything. I'd check everything out from the bottom up, and rebuild/replace anything that looked even a bit hinky.

If you're not into a complete teardown, though, the first thing I'd do is figure out why you've got milkshake. Two possible culprits are the head gasket and the timing chain cover. I would button it back up and do compression and leakdown tests, which will tell you a lot about where the trouble is.

But I'd yank the motor and tear it down anyway. Call up engnbldr and get everything for a complete rebuild, and have a brand new engine when you're done.

 

[Driftinfc]

Best decision I ever made. She's stronger and reliable, makes u fall in love with the truck all over again lol

 

[supkar]

I have 22re parts available , including a head if yours is cracked

 

[got_rwd?]

havent taken it off yet to verify.

Any other input folks?