22re Rebuild Part 1 of 3

UPDATE: Ted from engnbldr.com has retired. Thanks for all the memories Ted!
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[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I just got a new head and camshaft from the guy who turned engnbldr's cams. He's down in albany oregon and is on ebay under redline camshafts i think

[@pv2smurf]

Confirm their eBay id and I'll post it in the details. Thank you in advance

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

@@pv2smurf it is redlinecams541 hes got the same exact cut cam numbers as before

[@dand579]

"that bolt right thar..." Dude, the hours of ass-pain you've saved us all. I nominate you for 22R sainthood.

[@warbear0424]

“Anyone who’s owned a 22re has had to replace a timing chain.” That is the truest thing I’ve EVER heard in a KZbin video.. (unfortunately) R.I.P Timing chain.

[@pv2smurf]

The plastic guides for the chain are the reason why. Yet I've read if you use the metal ones you take a chance on bending a valve instead of the chain breaking the plastic guide

[@zomb13zo05]

*replaces timing chain* oh man now ya gunna run for another 200,000 miles *engine immediately developed an engine knock and dies*

[@ytTaz480]

When I did my chain I replaced the guides with plastic again but only cuz I was cheap. HaHa.

[@user-oc6xd4ee5l]

BEST ENGINE EVER

[@lonniehudgins5753]

Bolts for the engine stand to block connection are available at Tractor Supply.

[@tyler-rogers]

You're a smart dude. Really love this! And easy to follow teacher.

[@zacvadnais5951]

Thank you very much for taking the time and going into detail your videos are very helpful especially for someone like me who's self taught :)

[@pv2smurf]

thanks brother. I'm self taught and NOT perfect, but I figure each video could help someone in a situation that doesn't have the "know how" or needs an "overview"

[@thethingthatdoesnotsleep2982]

Been through a couple motors in my 87pickup. I think it’s about time I watched these videos and just tried doing this. May make a difference haha.

[@BigDirtyRecords]

Thank you. This video makes me a happy boy.

[@JoseTorres-xj5cu]

BigDirtyRecords

[@duderr0]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!!

[@pv2smurf]

erick ricardo absolutely brother. glad I could help another out. whole reason I made these was to actually​ show everyone the entire process instead of pieces of a rebuild. good luck on your rebuild!

[@masonbaran7722]

Thanks for taking the time to make these. Embarking on my first engine rebuild on my 22re and am very happy to be able to reference these videos.

[@pv2smurf]

Anytime brother!! Whole reason I made it was for instances like yours! Good luck and be diligent!

[@mikerandez8323]

Well I just learned intakes together, exhaust apart. And it was right in front of me all along, damn! My opinion is this: is as long as you are already in there to replace a single row timing chain, go ahead and get the dual row kit from L.C. Engineering. It includes a blueprinted oil pump, water pump, the new case you have to have, all new bolts, gaskets, o - rings, and of course the dual row chain, gears etc... A very comprehensive quality kit. Im not a shill for L.C.E. so if there is a better kit say so! (The kit is not cheap, but neither is your time)

[@marlongarde4371]

Thanks you so much... Your video is simple but so detailed

[@Raevenswood]

Thanks brother! this was/is very educational and informative. The factory service manual is of course needed to do this job (In my opinion) but it always helps to watch someone do it too. much appreciated.

[@pv2smurf]

Raevenswood glad I could help brother

[@samlogosz8422]

I totally when through my motor about a year ago. Branew head rods oversize pistons double roller timing gear set with adjustable gear rocker arms rocker shafts cam shaft had crank reground block decked line bored and cylinders punched out crankscraper offenhouser intake . cc. combustion chambers oversize valves port match intake and exhaust and balance motor cintrifical and Bob waight. Spent about 4.000 on parts through LCE out of Airazon. It's a strong running motor with about 12.000 miles on it now

[@hunterrhynes4795]

You can buy a brand new crate for half that.

[@ytTaz480]

I wish so bad that I had a shop or somewhere to work.(live in apartment) My HG went a year or so ago and its just been sitn. I love my 93 reg cab. Bought a newer truck, 2008 Colorado and I love it! But I still wish I could rebuild my Toyota.

[@huckey2010]

Just so everyone knows, Engnbldr has retired and moved to Arizona to help take care of his family.

[@huckey2010]

@Smurf Jones Have you done a rebuild since he retired? Do you have any recommendations of who to go to nowadays? Seems like no one can compare to the price to quality ratio that Engnbldr offered.

[@ytTaz480]

Was just gona come here n say that. Sucks too. Id also like to know a suitable replacement for enginebuilder. Old vid, I know.

[@bigmac22ify]

ytTaz480 lce or 22re performance but they are pricey

[@lesklower7281]

Thank goodness l don't have to do this on my because my toyota hi lux 1997 motor is very good also the motor is carburerated i live in Australia and in 1997 they came with a carby and i will be doing a bit of working on my ute but nothing as drastic as this

[@jdm_obsession]

Just got an 80 pickup free one piston Is clean and it's locked up will be using this video for a rebuild luckily my brother has another engine he is giving me

[@pv2smurf]

Head gasket or head was bad. The clean piston means it's leaking coolant in that cylinder. Good luck and glad I could help 🤘

[@jdm_obsession]

@@pv2smurf just found out the engine was rebuilt 10k miles ago someone should have watched this video while assembling and this engine. It might not have gotten locked up

[@user-nd2ry9sk3o]

Thank you man for every think you are explain

[@mlaautomotivellc9327]

I can only say Superb!!! Magnificent work!!!!

[@brettwoodmansee8597]

Nice vid. And don't forget the bolt that's Under the front end of the stater cam gear got it won't forget it lol

[@experiencedwitness2575]

YOU ARE THE MAN

[@Raevenswood]

Also a tip that made taking the intake off much much easier was to just remove the upper plenum first then it's super easy to see and get at that Allen bolt. that bolt is so easy to strip or break off so I wanted to get a straight shot at it. FYI it's a 6mm Allen bolt running through the intake right bellow the thermostat housing.

[@garrett2717]

The guys mentally challenged …

[@Raevenswood]

That bolt bellow the timing chain is a PITA... I just started my rebuild and almost forgot about that ... after a few whacks with a dead blow hammer and only getting the back of the head loose I remembered about that bolt. I couldn't see it because there was a puddle of oil in there covering it up. Once I soaked up the oil it was obvious where it was.

[@dc5723]

It holds the cylinder head and timing chain cover together. Replaced my timing chain, timing cover, oil pump, water pump, tensioner, metal back guides 6 years ago and it was fun.

[@elcaminoguy]

I ❤ 22RE!

[@pv2smurf]

SAME

[@danielauen7790]

Lets put it this way, this is my first engine rebuild, and the engine has no compression...

[@pv2smurf]

Daniel Auen should get ya going brother!

[@DJZ3ROKONTROL]

Thank you, this is a great 3 part video that I plan on referencing when I rebuild my 22RE. Do you have a link to buy the engine rebuild kit you used?

[@pv2smurf]

zeerotx 2 days ago on a previous video (part 2 or 3) someone said the shop was "closed due to illness". Engnbldr.com

[@femurreamer8825]

Wow super informative videos! Thank you! What manual are you using??

[@pv2smurf]

austin clark Haynes manual I got from Advance Auto Parts

[@femurreamer8825]

I know I asked the original question 5 months ago but I JUST got around to pulling my 22r motor out of my pickup. Another novice question for you if you dont mind: where did you get any replacement bolts/small parts that you needed for this rebuild? Does the Haynes manual give specs on each and every bolt and tube? Ive yet to get the manual as well, will probably pick that up this weekend. Thank you! And again, thank you for the informative videos.

[@MrRene68]

Hey matt thanks for all your good work and i have a cuestion does this motor have a kranksaft sensor and where is locate

[@pv2smurf]

MrRene68 these engined have a knock sensor and it's located on the side of the engine. Good 22re knock sensor and it'll show a pic of where. Good luck and thanks brother

[@trianglemonster334]

Heya! Thank for the vid. I have a question for you... im apprehensive about buying those really cheap gasket and timing chain kits off of ebay, have you had a problem with them since you put them in? And how long have they been in use in the truck?

[@pv2smurf]

Blaze Pryde all my gaskets came from engnbldr.com. I don't buy cheap gaskets bc I sure don't want to have to redo the job

[@richardcorbitt3041]

My timing kit and cover came from ebay 5 years ago and no problems yet still good as new

[@samlogosz8422]

APR studs for the head is the way to go.

[@elcuhhh8761]

Question. Will the timing chain fall if I don't put a wedge at the bottom when I go to pull it back.? I'm trying to prep myself for a upcoming cam job

[@pv2smurf]

Antonio Zavala the idea of holding the timing chain for just a CAM INSTALL is so it doesn't come off the crank cog. So yes, make sure while it has tension and is still attached to both TOP and BOTTOM cogs that you secure it good!!

[@dakotaneubert]

I know it's a little late, but zip tie the timing chain to the gear and it will be fine

[@Longoria1966]

Is that a weld on the head? Above one of the intake ports?

[@pv2smurf]

No

[@chevyengine307]

If you dont ruined you never learn.i trip thread on this engine. So be careful when you tight them

[@bengossler6193]

I got stuck on that allen head for about 20 mins the other day! WTF toyota!

[@levikender4820]

How ddi you know you needed new pistons? And how did you know you didn’t have to bore out the cylinder?

[@pv2smurf]

Pistons came with the kit. I inspected the walls of the cylinders VERY closely and no cracks or abrasions, therefore I honed them and replaced the piston rings

[@LeoNardo-so2sx]

What is the process off getting the engine separated from the transmission

[@pv2smurf]

I didn't do that part but it requires a LONG extension wobble socket, a jack, and some time.

[@LeoNardo-so2sx]

is it necessary to pull the engine to replace a head casket on a 22re Toyota pickup engine

[@pv2smurf]

No, it's not necessary to pull the entire engine to change the head gasket

[@activegrandpa]

My truck is 1995 22re, how does it differ from the 1994?

[@pv2smurf]

Keith Haworth should be practically the same. I'd check a thread forum to be sure, however I'm confident they aren't much (if any) difference.

[@activegrandpa]

thank you, great video!

[@clw0017]

Engblder is closed due to illness. Do you have any other sources where I can engine rebuilt kit?

[@pv2smurf]

Calvin White right off I don't. However should be able to find one with a Google search

[@kylelaw7210]

m8 does not equal grade 8. m8 is size grade 8 has to do with the strength of the bolt. Class 10.9 would be roughly the metric equivaliant to grade 8.

[@pv2smurf]

I did mis-quote that. m8 is the bolt diameter Metric 8.8 is equivalent to SAE grade 8.

[@MTturboYota]

Unfortunately Ted from engnbldr.com has retired

[@abdome700]

How many engine caters are 22r

[@dakotaneubert]

Abdo Me 3, the 22r, 22re and the 22rte

[@optimusprimo2012]

I hated working on this engine. I hated that stupid allen bolt, why wouls toyota do a diffent bolt? For being so simple it has a lot of vacuum hoses and intake.

[@chevyengine307]

Valve stem leak

[@josegutierrez2877]

Quiero un motor de eso

[@pv2smurf]

You need a 22r engine?

[@josegutierrez2877]

K tiene de malo mi comentario solo es lok necesito

[@yelfreddy]

This video would of been great if only he spoke English

[@pv2smurf]

I beg your pardon. I speak Appalachian English. 😁

[@yelfreddy]

@@pv2smurf exactly it would been a 5 star video if it was normal people English

[@pv2smurf]

@@yelfreddy well, much obliged. Have added captions moving forward. How's that sound?

[@beimghadaw]

if you still reading repair manuals you shouldn't be instructing...

[@pv2smurf]

Chhaka Luoy if you don't like the video, make your own. The manual is to help those who need to follow it. The information in it is needed. Sorry you disagree

[@beimghadaw]

A real mechanic would remove the oil dip stick before removing anything.

[@pigtrapper1329]

Chhaka Luoy a good mechanic always has books because he's smart enough to know he can't remember everything, especially torque specs and wiring diagrams. But I'm sure you are a perfect mechanic....

[@bradpearson2605]

That's the reason why every dealership on the planet has repair manuals and schematics, huh? Chhaka Luoy , by all means post a video of your Yoda-like mechanical abilities. PLEASE

[@jasonherman4833]

Yeah...Chhaka Luoy.... you're here for a reason TOO ! Might not even be smart enough to own a Yota ! Write a book !... and take the time to make a video for your type !