I have this truck in automatic. 159k miles.

A moment of silence for the mighty Toyota........... Ok rebuild engine video series time!! :) Keep em coming!

Completely worth fixing! I maintained a fleet of these as property maintenence vehicles back around 2000 before the tin worm claimed them all, miss them dearly. Cheers from New Hampshire.

*Well Worth the Coin!!!* The Body Looks GREAT!

Very good truck, worth fixing for sure my friend

Those Toyota's are tough as nails. With a fresh rebuild it will go another 288k miles . Good luck and take care

Good ol Toyota, good to keep it going!

Totally a wise investment Steve, like you said the used car markets as crazy as the housing market and there only seems to be about 20 new cars at any given car lot around here by me. I can’t wait to see a Bug review after you’ve been driving it for awhile. Great update amigo!

I have a hi lux ute with 427000kms on it still going good

Good to see ya Steve, sad to see the ole Toyota die. I still remember the video when you put the clutch in it, and Fed Ex delivered it late.

strange it is gasoline, Here in europe they are only in diesel but that car says so much about you steve calm, diligent and comfortable In denmark we have several sayings "no big arm movements" "less can do it too" as with your fine toyota there in all the time I have been following on your channel has served you well B.R. Morten

I had a 84 Celica with the same engine back when Celicas were rear wheel drive. I still kick myself for ever selling it. Definitely worth the rebuild

I just picked up a sweet 2000 taco with 300k. It runs great on 3 cylinders lol, low compression on #1 due to tight valves. Same spec camper shell and all. I finally have my license back and have expanded my handyman business.

Lehto Law discusses it

Did the plastic guides break on timing chain? Did you ever replace the guides in the lifetime of the engine

Good video ! You’ve got the right idea there. You got good life out of that motor. Those 18R , 20R , 22R Motors are Great. Good ol little trucks. A Good Long block is the way to go. Have you tried getting a Long block from O’reillys auto parts ? I got a Dodge 360 long block from kragens a while back when they were kragens. Good motor.

Too bad. The old girl is still too good to let go. Fix her up and she is good for another 200,000 plus. Take Care.

Keep track of your catalytic convertor

Wonder how many cylinders kissed the valves... I'm not familiar with 22re's but maybe you could get away with a new head and timing set? Or was she using oil? Hope you're at least enjoying your summer 😅

Heay Steve Hos it's going with the engine project? Marry christmas to you good boy

RIP, but will be back soon for another 288k +.

What year Toyota is that?

You're lucky you live in a place where vehicles don't rust heavily, a Toyota like that is long gone on the West Coast of Canada where I live, it would have gone to China for scrap.

I'm late to this but Suburban could be great daily or the gto Lol gas mileage no smiles per gallon yes Well in any case hopefully you can get it fixed soon

Swap it out for a 305 and call it good. Or a 327 stroker. That'd be nice too. ;)

Currently at 237,500 miles on mine. I’ve replaced three or four alternators already and now the alternator adjusting bracket has broken but truck still runs fine I just don’t know how much longer it will. I want to see it get to 300+ miles (k). Anyone have advice on where to get a new alternator adjustment bracket? I currently have someone looking from scrapyard to scrapyard cause no parts stores sell them individually.

Don't tell Scotty Kilmer, a Toyota is just like any other vehicle they eventually break down, unfortunately.

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