1989 4Runner - or ?

[freightdog]

Finally sold the Dodge and going back to my first love TOYOTA!
I got $3000 in my pocket and while I really wanted a pre-85 straight axle / I found this!
I have been put of the game for a few years and wondered what ya'll think?

Any comments especially rude are appreciated!

http://billings.craigslist.org/cto/4329926250.html

 

[jgranthevagrant]

Looks pretty reasonable for the age. Watch out for the timing chain wearing through the coolant passages on the 22re. Mine have done that a couple of times.

 

[freightdog]

Cool thanks - on my list of questions now -

 

[yotayes88]

X2 on the timing chain rubbing thru. Although, by the looks of that runner I don't think you'll need to worry about that for a while. All you gotta do to check is the the valve cover (4 nuts) and use a flashlight to look down at the timing chain and guides. If there a no signs of rubbing, especially on the drivers side, your good to go. If there are signs of rubbing, replace timing chain set. If you do that get a kit with metal guides. Around 100 bucks online for a good set.

 

[Waterboy]

I just got mine for $2700. Drove it 5 hrs home and three days later the timing chain started hitting. That being said I love my 4runner and still think I got a great price!

Sent from the islands.

 

[jgranthevagrant]

Nice photo. It seems they do that around 250 000. FWIW one of mine broke a timing chain with the metal guides, but I never got to look at that one to figure out why.

 

[ajordan1975]

I say buy it!

 

[Waterboy]

^X2! I've got the twin.

Sent from the islands.