I've owned my 85 4Runner since 1988. I absolutely love my 22re. I've also owned a 1982 Hilux with the 22R, a 1985 xcab with the 22RE, and a Tacoma with the 2.7L. All excellent engines. If for some reason I wanted to do something different with the 4Runner I would consider a 3RZ swap. Sorry, I like the simplicity of the 4 cyl. Now, on to comments.
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Originally Posted by Hilux
LOL I'm with you no this one, its just too damn tiring to defend that motor. Its the 3fe of 80's tech,  |
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Originally Posted by ms018kmf
Excellent analogy, it is the 3fe of 80's tech. I did hate my 3fe.  |
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Originally Posted by Jukelemon
The 22re's have very few issues in my opinion/experience and timing chains are a maint item and really should not be considered an "issue".
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So I ask the 3VZE folks. How many timing belts has your V6 taken? You boys have balls to complain about the R-series chain. Give me a break. My 4Runner went over 200K on the factory chain guides. I currently have about 80K on a fresh DOA engine with the steel guides. Do you think I'm worried about the chain? NOT! And, doesn't that belt have a service intervial of something like 60K? Ummmm.
I'll take a 22RE over a 3.slow any day. Now the 3.4L is another story. That is also a fine engine. But I still hate timing belts.
Oh, I've never had a head gasket issue with about 350K miles between my two 22re, and 150K on the 22R.