Pickup in C-Springs

creature · 05-12-08, 03:56 PM

Anyone in the C-Springs area have the time or interest to check out a rig for me? I have been looking for a pickup for my son to drive. There is one for sale at Go West Autos in Colorado Springs. Its a 1990, manual, 22re, looks in decent shape from the pics and priced accordingly...$4699. Says it has a small leak from the timing chain cover(a guess on the source of the leak) which I know isnt a quick and easy repair if and when it will be needed. Any help appreciated.

Thanks in advance! Dave

(I posted in the Colorado Cruisers section also so if the forum cops think that is the more appropriate place they can delete this one.)

inkpot · 05-12-08, 04:35 PM

Howdy! The leak from the timing chain cover may actually be the front crank seal. I have seen this a lot on high mileage 22RE's. I have replaced mine twice, second time with a Speedy Sleeve added. Only lasted a year or two before it started wheeping again. It only has 200,000 miles on it. John

creature · 05-12-08, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the input. Sounds like that may be what it is. The dealer wasnt sure and is supposed to get back to me. I forgot to post the link for photos....here it is gowestautos.com

The hail damage in the hood has been repaired.

05-12-08, 03:56 PM	#1
creature IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Solon, Iowa Posts: 88	Pickup in C-Springs Anyone in the C-Springs area have the time or interest to check out a rig for me? I have been looking for a pickup for my son to drive. There is one for sale at Go West Autos in Colorado Springs. Its a 1990, manual, 22re, looks in decent shape from the pics and priced accordingly...$4699. Says it has a small leak from the timing chain cover(a guess on the source of the leak) which I know isnt a quick and easy repair if and when it will be needed. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance! Dave (I posted in the Colorado Cruisers section also so if the forum cops think that is the more appropriate place they can delete this one.)

05-12-08, 04:35 PM	#2
inkpot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, Az. TLCA# 10338 Posts: 2,007	Howdy! The leak from the timing chain cover may actually be the front crank seal. I have seen this a lot on high mileage 22RE's. I have replaced mine twice, second time with a Speedy Sleeve added. Only lasted a year or two before it started wheeping again. It only has 200,000 miles on it. John __________________ 76 FJ55, Safari Grade. 350 SBC, Lockrightx2, SO, SR, PS, York on board, 35" Krawlers, and way too much junk in the trunk!!!! 85 Toyota mini truck for chase/support! CSC #41

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05-12-08, 07:43 PM	#3
creature IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Solon, Iowa Posts: 88	Thanks for the input. Sounds like that may be what it is. The dealer wasnt sure and is supposed to get back to me. I forgot to post the link for photos....here it is gowestautos.com The hail damage in the hood has been repaired.