Need some input on this the guy says the timing chain broke and he wants 1500 for it but I should be able to talk him down pros and cons to this body looks to be in real good shape no rust which is a real plus
Well, if it's a 1984 with a 22re, then someone swaped in that motor. The 22re did not start until 1985, so make sure the swap was done correct.
Timing chain is easy to replace, however to do it right the head and pan needs to come off to reseal everything correct.
If it has no rust, then go for it...Parts are cheap on that motor and once the timing chain and head gasket are done, the truck is worth more than $1500
We need to see it before we can judge the price. Get some pics.
If the timing chain is broken, it is likely that it will need some valves replaced since this is an interference engine. Regardless, I'd pull the head anyway just to be sure. You could easily drop a grand into the engine by the time you get through the "while I'm here" list (assuming you are doing the work).
As has been pointed out, you need to ask what/where the motor is from. RE wasn't an option until 85. Broken chain means that you WILL need to know more info about how the motor went together to know what you will need to put it back together.
$1,500, in my opinion, is too much for a truck with a bad motor. Less than a grand might be worth it if the body is in good shape and the motor swap/ modification was done right. A new head will probably run you a few hundred depending on who you go with, timing set, gaskets, etc. and you will be in it for at least $500 in parts alone, more if you do the water pump, and other PM stuff.
Just my opinion but you need to ask a lot of questions about it and be confident that you are willing to bite it off before you even think about putting down any Benjamin's on this one.
I look forward to some pictures and more information.
No such thing as a 1984 pickup w/ a 22RE unless it was swapped. 22RE wasn't available till 85. 1985 was the first year of fuel injection, and last year of the solid axle.
That being said. Timing chain is an easy job. Make sure the new chain has the steel guides and not the plastic guides. Also inspect the timing cover. Sometimes before the chain fails the chain can rub a hole into the timing comer making you think you blew a head gasket.
Also 1500 is a sweet deal for the rig.
Yes, you can get a cover from just about anybody. You can also have the grooves welded. Just something else to think about. The timing cover needs to be machined to the same height as the block deck. The head sits on top and it needs to sit flush with both the block and the timing cover. Best to repair a timing cover unless the engine is getting rebuilt at the same time.
