NCSU
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'94 Pickup 22RE, 2"body lift, 33x12.50 BFG A/T's, RS5000's, K&N, Airbox mod, Flowmaster-2.5"pipe
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Post by NCSU on Nov 10, 2003 19:11:20 GMT -5
I have had my timing chain replaced once already and unfortunately, it wasn't but about 50,000 miles ago. I am beginning to think that it is trying to tell me that it needs to be replaced again. When idling, I have a constant rattle from the front of the engine (22RE), but I don't have a stethoscope to see if it is coming from the chain area or if it is a bearing going out on my water pump or something of that nature. My last chain would rattle right when I cranked the truck up, but it would go away after its initial noise, different from my constant rattle now. What are typical signs from a chain that needs replacement?
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Post by muddiver on Nov 10, 2003 22:08:25 GMT -5
You might wanna remove the valve cover and take a look inside. Mine sounded kind of like you described and I found the driver side guide was broken. The chain was rattling against the timing cover.
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Post by Radguy on Nov 10, 2003 22:51:25 GMT -5
No stethoscope, but if you use a long extention, and place it on, the suspected problem area, and your ear you can pick up vibrations pretty good.  |
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 11, 2003 0:06:28 GMT -5
No stethoscope, but if you use a long extention, and place it on, the suspected problem area, and your ear you can pick up vibrations pretty good.
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Post by fourwd1 on Nov 11, 2003 7:31:26 GMT -5
The best way to be sure (on a 22R/E/TE) is pull the valve cover and inspect it. It will be right there at the front and you can just pull on it. If there is any slack it needs replacing. While the valve cover is off you can adjust your valves too.
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NCSU
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'94 Pickup 22RE, 2"body lift, 33x12.50 BFG A/T's, RS5000's, K&N, Airbox mod, Flowmaster-2.5"pipe
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Post by NCSU on Nov 11, 2003 13:51:47 GMT -5
Who makes the best replacement chain kit? I can't remember who's I got last time, but if it lasts 50k miles, I don't care. I am guessing that someone like LC Engineering would be the best?
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 11, 2003 16:03:49 GMT -5
www.lcengineering.com would be a good place to get one. Nothing but good parts and sevice there. It's about the only place I've been getting my Toyota engine needs for the past year. Other then filters, fuel or vacuum line, etc, etc.
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Post by 4x4banger on Nov 11, 2003 17:12:57 GMT -5
The reason they only last a short time is because the chain guides are made of plastic. They run quieter, but don't last long. You can buy timing kits that come with metal chain guides for just a few more bucks. That'd be my recommendation. I know Northwest Off Road has them, LC probably does too.
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