Wulf
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Hi Guys 
I just boughta '87 T4R (22RE, 5sp) with 204,496 miles, notta pretty beast, "barely runnin' at all" for $200...was told it just needed a "timing chain". Whata crock!
I barely made it up on the trailer!
I bought it cause I liked it! And, I wanted somethin' ta get me thru the winter months in snow country and still have pretty good economy.
I ranna compression test and found that only one cylinder had any real compression, the rest pretty much "flat-lined". Goin' on what the seller told me about "his mechanic told him it was a timing chain problem", I managed ta replace the timing chain, guides, gears and gaskets, but still couldn't fix the compression problem. Pulled the head and found out the gasket was shot and the head needed some work. I also noticed that the intake manifold was drenched with oil! *sigh* Anyway, after having the head rebuilt by a reputable local shop, I'm ready ta do the install and try an' get 'er up an' runnin'. I'm wondering just what else I should do since I got everything so exposed at the present time? It seems a waste not ta prep my new-old T4R for 'er new owner-enthusiat, and make every assurance that she's good ta go for quite some time...with major budget restraints.
I'm also wondering if the Steal Seal product would be a prudent step, following the install? It occurs to me, if the product really works, why don't people use it periodically? Whataya think? Any help would be a plus, my way o' thinkin'. <shrug>
I can't tell ya how much of a treasure this *.org has already been to me, with such enthusiastic and helpful members. I wanna thank you all for your posted info, insights and tips.
I'll be around. :thanks:
Ciao
Wulf <-- diggin' all the help :thumb3:
I just boughta '87 T4R (22RE, 5sp) with 204,496 miles, notta pretty beast, "barely runnin' at all" for $200...was told it just needed a "timing chain". Whata crock!
I barely made it up on the trailer!I bought it cause I liked it! And, I wanted somethin' ta get me thru the winter months in snow country and still have pretty good economy.
I ranna compression test and found that only one cylinder had any real compression, the rest pretty much "flat-lined".
Goin' on what the seller told me about "his mechanic told him it was a timing chain problem", I managed ta replace the timing chain, guides, gears and gaskets, but still couldn't fix the compression problem. Pulled the head and found out the gasket was shot and the head needed some work. I also noticed that the intake manifold was drenched with oil! *sigh* Anyway, after having the head rebuilt by a reputable local shop, I'm ready ta do the install and try an' get 'er up an' runnin'. I'm wondering just what else I should do since I got everything so exposed at the present time? It seems a waste not ta prep my new-old T4R for 'er new owner-enthusiat, and make every assurance that she's good ta go for quite some time...with major budget restraints. I'm also wondering if the Steal Seal product would be a prudent step, following the install? It occurs to me, if the product really works, why don't people use it periodically? Whataya think? Any help would be a plus, my way o' thinkin'. <shrug>
I can't tell ya how much of a treasure this *.org has already been to me, with such enthusiastic and helpful members. I wanna thank you all for your posted info, insights and tips.
I'll be around. :thanks:
Ciao
Wulf <-- diggin' all the help :thumb3:
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