Love these trucks. Drove one for almost 500,000.It was the craziest vehicle ever. It developed a block seep one time. While I was looking around for another engine, it fixed itself and never leaked again. The clutch kept coming and going near the end, I finally parked it. Probably a year and a half later after it had been sitting in the yard a guy asked if I'd sell it. I told him about the clutch and how long it had been sitting and he bought it anyway. I watched his wife tow him out of the yard, half way up the road he popped the clutch and it started. He drove it home, the clutch wasn't even slipping anymore. I almost cried.
I Mcgivered my key ignition switch half the key broke I would just insert the other half the broke part fit perfect so it starts ‘was stranded but not my brakes I had to press a certain way front all wore out back pads were new my power steering leak so I use thick gel fluid so it 80% clogs the leak my transmission after driving 20 minutes it will only stay in 2nd gear only let it rest 30 minutes it’s back to normal all 4/5 gears 7 years of driving thee same exact way getting ready to Mcgiver my thermo housing with a pipe and high temperature proxy thingy stuffs corrosion rust broke off the housing where the radiator hose clamps on no thermo housing on island dealership can order for over 500$ check rock auto they don’t carry it no more searching for housing part at junk yards both at the same time (sorry too much writing 🙏🏽🤙🏾
I graduated from college in 1989 and bought a brand new Toyota truck like the one in this video. I still have it after 35 years and 225,000 miles. I've replaced 2 radiators and 2 water pumps over the years, regular oil changes, and a few other things. It still has the original clutch. It's been incredibly reliable. It can't keep up with modern traffic any more, but I love having it around to run errands, landscaping jobs, and to transport dirty dogs. It's been a great investment and companion. Thanks for making this great video!
I have 91 since new. just goes and goes but got to look after RUST issues, never took of it. My fault. But I'll never sell it. And it is low powered. I get many compliments on this 33 year old truck.
Everything is so simple on this truck. The interior is so basic. It has everything you actually need for a daily driver and nothing else. For some people that is a huge con. But for me, I prefer the simplicity.
These were made to be worked on, there's space to do everything. Nowadays you need to remove half the parts to reach anything. Of course Toyota tries to keep it workable but anything French or German is just a nightmare.
@@nocturnalpotato That is not exceptional mileage for these trucks. I'd love to know just how long they could last with more regular oil changes and some TLC. Many rust out after half a million miles or so of shit and abuse.
I can't even begin to explain the level of nostalgia I feel watching this video! The first engine I was ever inside of, 25 years ago, was my '88 Toyota truck with a 22R. It was my dad's first ever brand new vehicle, and he gave it to me 10 years later when I turned 18. After a couple years, it needed a timing chain and I got to do that job with him. Now that he's gone, videos like this, watching someone work on one of these engines, flood me with memories of both my dad and the truck he and I both had a lot of memories and a lot of miles in.
@wwjoshdew indeed he was! They say if you find what you love to do you'll never work a day in your life, and that's why my dad never seemed like he had to work at being a great dad - there was just nothing he could have loved being more.
I bought an '88 4X4, which was my first ever new vehicle purchase. I had to trade it in a couple of years later because I needed something with more seating. To this day, giving it up is my biggest automotive regret. 😢
It is nice to see a young man with common sense engineering knowledge making videos like this. Great work on the truck. I'm going to check out your other content.
my first truck was a 1990 toyota pickup, almost exactly like this one... mine had a 4-speed and AC. Drove it 10 years and sold it for $1600 and bought a huge 2000 F-250 diesel. Not sure what I was thinking... i should have kept the toyota
decided you wanted to pay for about 4 times as much fuel? my dad did the same thing and we laughed and laughed at him screaming about how much it cost to fill the ford up all the time. that 2000 ford got 8.1 miles a gallon. the little display thing by the rear view mirror showed the mpg. the toyota got around 35. we still laugh about it at holidays.
I have a 1994 extended cab, 5 speed, 325,000 miles. Original owner. Runs like the day I bought it. Original Alternator, starter. Gets the same gas mileage as when it was new. Drove it from Texas to Colorado twice last year. These things are bulletproof if taken care of.
I've got a 96 with the 2.7, also extended cab and 5 speed. 353,000 miles. It was used and abused before I got it about 3 years ago. Runs great, slow but feels stable on the highway. Replaced the horrible 3/4 bench seat with bucket seats from a Scion, which made it a lot more comfortable. I commute an hour each way with it, mostly highway.
I currently have a 95 Tacoma 2wd 5 speed. It needed a clutch when I bought it with 216,000 for 2k. It just crossed the country twice in a year. I went from SC to CA last year and returned this year. Currently has 270,000 original starter,alternator,ac compressor and fuel pump. All belts hoses and thermostat replaced. Tires brakes and oil. These trucks will not die. Love your channel
I've got a 94 pickup with a 22re and 5 speed. Just one belt for the alternator. Just turned 300k and it runs great. New timing chain at 190k. New radiator at 240k and at 290k a water pump. Had the valves adjusted when still almost new, not since. 3k oil change intervals and doesn't burn a drop. I bought it new and hopefully it will outlive me! Good job on your find!
@@jonahlevi3178 No, it wasn't very loud, but quite noticeable. Plus, I knew that the time was getting close since it was almost 200k. I had the truck in the shop for something else and asked them what they thought and they concurred that it was the timing chain.
Worth it? I'd pay 2k for one with a blown motor. Parts are super cheap and plentiful. High quality steel in them. Fender? 100 bucks. Bumper? 80. Tires? 60 each. These things are epic.
Great Video. I lost my dad a few years back. Money was tight when we were kids and a few times I watched him rebuild engines of our family cars. I loved hearing terms like "Top Dead Center" and "distributor". Thanks to my dad, I followed everything you were doing. Circumstances have dictated that I will never have to to my own car repairs again. Seeing this video makes me like to think I could. Thanks so much.
I used to have a '96 Mazda b2300. No AC, No power steering, No power brakes, no tachometer, no cruise control, no radio and a 5 speed manual. I drove the truck from Virginia, picking up 2 friends in Chicago to California and back to Virginia. It was funny shifting when the guy sitting in the middle had the gear shift between their legs.
I had an '89 basic bottom model Toyota pickup. It had the 22R (carbureted) engine, no PS, PB only, 4 speed manual and a/c. It was so basic is wasn't wired for a lighter so I had to "rig" one up. I bought it in '91 with barely over 14K miles on it and drove it for over 10 years to over 202K. Sold it to a good friend who drove it for another 6-7 years. Had it had a 22RE and a 5 speed I would have kept it but with MBTE gasoline sold where I live the carb faltered badly. Still the single best and most durable vehicle I ever owned. My friend sold it to a roofer who worked on his house.
Worked on some randomly in paint while working on luxury cars for 20 years. They were single stage no clearcoat . 80’s 90’s solid colors had a lot of this. Believe ford and Chevy ended up with recalls/ warranties over their fading and or if clear some delaminated and peeled off . My dad’s 88 ford never got the paint work warranty work done. It didn’t matter by the time it was 8 years old he had ripped both bedsides off and then built a wooden box flat bed hauler on the long wheel base . Dual fuel tanks and dual wiper blades lol. Trailer towing mirrors big enough to rip the metal down the doors . Thing was a beast .
I had 2 of these once. One was a 2WD and the other was 4WD. Same motor in both. My brother in law was a killer mechanic. I had only one problem in the 4WD, it wouldn't start. Called my brother in law and he diagnosed it over the phone! I went to 10,000 Auto Parts (yeah, it was that long ago) and bought and replaced the ballast resistor. It started right up!
I like the old Japanese trucks love the old Nissans. I like the fact that you still have room under the hood to do actual repairs. My 22 Frontier I have to remove a bunch of plastic just to get to the alternator. This truck is going to be sipping the fuel and save you a boat load of cash on fuel.
I sold my 93’ toyota 2wd p/u for $2400.00 in 2020. It had 316k miles on it, but it looked and ran great (one owner, well cared for, Florida car). It was the SR5 x-cab w/ the 4cyl and manual 5 speed. I’m pretty sure the guy who bought mine is still driving it.
Thank you for taking us on your journey. It is GREATLY appreciated that we did not have to watch you take each nut and bolt apart and take the measurements. The explanation of what you needed to do and then hearing the results after a very short cameo of effort is greatly appreciated. Love my 2001 Toyota tacoma and my 2018 RAV4. Great vehicles. Over 250,00 on my tacoma. Best of luck.
That comes across really well on camera. Very clear poofs of vapor coming out of the rad cap. Bummer, but I'm just glad to see someone getting a classic Yo back on the road, they're just to good to let them rot.
I've had almost the same configuration, 93 model . From 98-2007. Did minor repairs because it was very dependable. Thanks for the video it was nice to see inner parts of my old truck again.
I’ve brought a few old vehicles back to life and it’s interesting how often red paint cleans up great. You may not be interested in going this far but just some fine rubbing compound and wax would surprise you. Newer base/clear paint may not work as well but the old single stage stuff would really wake up.
The original owner was very harsh on the truck since it only has 125K miles. I owned a 1993 version with slightly better trim - still manual steering, but with cloth seats, rear sliding window, after market AC, after market passenger side mirror, and after market rear bumper. At 180K, it developed some weird idle reving condition and 3rd gear disappeared. I drove it in that poor condition for another 40K; and sold it to an enthusiast (like you) - the right man in my estimation. I like to think the truck is still driving around with 300K, 400K on it. If UA-cam (and UA-cam specialists) had been around 15 years earlier, I think I would have been encouraged to fix my beloved truck.
That was your idle air control module that made your truck idle high ! , if it was idling up and down without giving it gas it was probably the 02 sensor but more then like the iac valve !
they seem to run forever even with issues! they don't want to die and will make sure to get you home even when they are hurt, that's why I love Toyotas so much!
@@salemk.3098 the gas and brake pedal definitely say it’s a true 125k miles, plus it’s an electronic speed sensor, not as easy to roll back. Based on the pedals and what I saw it’s definitely 125k
"They didn't know exactly how hot it got.." is "seller speak" for..."The temperature hand went clear off the scale past HOT, so we don't actually know if there's a number that high", lol.
We have a 2007 Tacoma owned since new and it now has 630,000 Miles. Very reliable car. Just needs oil change for $19 and good to go. Barely any service needed. The big one was spark plugs and coils for like $400. Other than that. Nothing. Just gas up. I will keep Mine for 1,000,000 miles and I’ll get a free one.
omg - my dad had one of these!! It's the best memory I have of him!! this has been one big trip down memory lane. I wish he was here so we could watch it together because we always shared YT videos. I love this!!
Thanks for not editing out the mishaps and you having trouble with it starting after repair. To me this shows others that there will be issues, but that is part of the process.
I absolutely love these older small Japanese trucks like the Toyotas, and Nissans. My dad owns a Nissan Frontier and every single time he goes out someone asks him if he wants to sell it. There are two neighbors on my street with this Toyota truck and they are just awesome.
I had that same exact truck same color same year same interior and loved it! Hated to trade it in but when i was a young dad i had to get a bigger Toyota for my first born son. Great job sir!
I too had a 93 with the five speed, air conditioning and an aftermarket cruise control. Great truck but the former owner abused the transmission and the shift mechanism had to be replaced along with the clutch at 160 k. Never, ever failed me and was really cheap to operate.
Damn you're a great mechanic. You put it back together like a champ. I overhauled mine and it took me about month before getting it running again. The vacuum lines took me out of whack on my 1988 22re.
My first new vehicle was the same year, and color of your truck with the exception that mine came with AC. I had it for over 20 years before selling it to my cousin for $600. In 2005 I bought a Tundra Extra Cab SR5 (V6) which I used on occasion, but this was my go-to truck which got me to work. I eventually stopped driving it because my commute to work was so close and the AC stopped working, that I opted to drive my Tundra. My 93 pickup had over 300K. I did repair the top end but other than that it was an extremely reliable truck. Here in Los Angeles the gardeners love these trucks and pack the bageebers out of them. I wish I could say that my cousin kept the truck but it was eventually sold again. I can only hope that it's still running 30 years later. Great video.
Bought a 1986 Toyota Truck Long Bed 5 speed 22R Carb Engine and it's still going Strong today. 310,000 on it. other then a couple New Clutches and Timing Chains it is a Beast. Easy to Fix and Work on with not all That Electric Junk and Senors to Miss with.. Your Toyota has a Lot of Life Life if it only has 125,000 on the 22RE Engine.. Wish you the Best with your Truck.. Peace..
I had a 1997 Toyota tacoma 4 cyclinder single cab just like this. I sold it with 400,000 miles. They are great machines. The axles had to be replaced in the rear due to it seizing. I bought and installed new pumpkin and axles from a used one with 150k miles for a few hundred shipped. Did all regular maintenance and replaced all valve cover seals as it was previously lesking bad. Other than that, its a great little truck.
This is a perfect platform for a beginner DYSer. Off of the top of my head, I don't think there is an easier platform to work on. If this 22RE had crank and cam position sensors it would literally be idiot proof! I knew the dissy was off 180 at soon as you started it. Tip- pull the plug out of the number one pison, drop a long flatty in, and wait for the TDC marks to line up when the piston is up! It is after all a 4 stroke!! Good find minus the caveman like manual and lack of AC.
I grew up with 2-TC, 3-TC, 20R, 22R, 22R-EC's. This was so much flashbacks. BTW, I busted out laughing when you found that 180-degree out on the distrubitor! OMG does THAT bring back some HELLISH memories! So easy to do when you do the head. Congrats...damn...gonna cry now...
Here's an old trick for you. Before you remove the head you can get an idea if your compression issues are piston ring related by pouring some oil into the cylinder before you do the compression test. If your compression goes up from your previous test, then it's bad piston rings, if it stays the same then it's not the rings.
Great job dude. I have recently started to try and learn to work on my car (Manual Lancer 2008) and my dad's which is a 91's 22R pick up and your video inspired me even more to learn and do this.
Love those old Toyota's. She will run for another 1/2 million miles. Change the fuel filter, PVC and check/replace the vacuum lines. Remember toyota uses metric lines (3.0, 3.5 mm etc).Do oil changes every 3-5k. I am a Toyota specialist on older models. Good job brother. Where did you get your knowledge for a young guy? Lastly, I recommend staying with OEM Toyota parts if possible. ✌️😁
Nice vid Red. I was subscriber number 4 on VGG so i feel i have something to say about shadetree channels. In fact Derek Bieri has even credited me with helping grow his channel from my early suggestions. So here is what i think, you know your stuff and explain it well. Thats primary element one. But you also need a primary interest for viewers on whether you can fix the engine, why you might not and why that matters. With Derek it was being 800 miles from home wrenching on a long-dead relic and having only have the tools and parts he needed. How are you going to add that kind of storyline in without losing any of the really good technical narration?
If the timing chain guides go bad the timing chain will eat a hole in the timing cover. Where it wears through is right where a coolant jacket is. It will leak coolant internally
Drove a 92 for many years. Also replaced water pump and radiator. Would always shift without using the clutch to save wear! Also had one weak cylinder.
Still have my 91, 243,000 miles. easy to work on. I tell people it don't look pretty but runs like a champ. I would say, you take care it and it will take care of you!!
Nice video man. 100% enjoyed and sub'd. replaced most of my truck last year (lol) and it's been a dream for the last 12 months. Definitely some huge pride in starting something that couldn't run worth a damn prior.
I got an '86 with 190,000 miles I bought new for 12,500 with tilt wheel, power brakes steering, 1 Ton package, and an aluminum cap. Happy you scored dude it looks like the tires are good.
The 2.6 liter Mitsubishi 4 cylinder engine was first available on the D50/ Plymouth Arrow sport pickups in 1979, but I'm with you on the reliability of the Japanese trucks. My first one was a new 1975 Datsun, then a new 1979 D50, with the smaller 2.0 liter engine, then a new 1985 Toyota SR5 xtracab, with the first year 22RE motor (port fuel injection), and then a new 1986 Mazda, so that's my proof that I'm a fan of the Japanese trucks.
@@carloscarpinteyro332I had a 79, orange with black stripes down low! Neighbor gave it to me free! Just needed a battery, a bath, fresh gas, and the tires aired up. I gave it my mom in law, and she drove it for 2 years before the timing belt broke. My 89 Mazda B2200 also ran great till the belt broke. I DESPISE RUBBER TIMING BELTS!
love seeing the old toyota’s brought back to life. if you want to jump into a frame i’ve got a 2001 tacoma from minnesota…eng8ne only has 100,000 mikes, but the frame is rough.
We had a 1985 Toy Pickup for about 27 years. We also had a blown head gasket about 20 years in. We sold it to a couple of Mexican guys at 250K. They wanted it to haul crops in the fields they were working in. It wasn't a pretty sight by the time we sold it but those two guys were thrilled to get it. I noticed that you didnt' say what you paid for that old Toyota. My experience has been that people way overvalue their Toyota's. Sure, they are a reliable brand but every car wears out eventually especially if it wasn't properly cared for.
I'm 2 minutes in and I'm going to say blown head gasket. If it was cheap, still worth it. That is the absolute gold bar of a find if it was cheap. It can also be turned into quiet a little off road beast with a few changes, I have seen many of that exact model that were beefed up nice.
Good find. That truck would been converted back to Iron-ore 15 years ago here in Toledo ohio. Sadly. Rock salt and mother nature doesnt discriminate, she eats Toyota's too 😢
I bought two of these base standards, just like this, new. Awesome engine, simple good looks, super reliable. Why don't we have trucks like this now???
I had one from Arizona, brought it to the north east. Same year 2wd same color. 22re 5 speed. I sold it in 2020 with about 300k miles. They don't make them like that anymore. The 93 22re is the last year with a Timing Chain and not the belt.
Love these trucks. Drove one for almost 500,000.It was the craziest vehicle ever. It developed a block seep one time. While I was looking around for another engine, it fixed itself and never leaked again. The clutch kept coming and going near the end, I finally parked it. Probably a year and a half later after it had been sitting in the yard a guy asked if I'd sell it. I told him about the clutch and how long it had been sitting and he bought it anyway. I watched his wife tow him out of the yard, half way up the road he popped the clutch and it started. He drove it home, the clutch wasn't even slipping anymore. I almost cried.
😂 wow!
Wow ! Amazing !! You could not write that in a movie !! Life is sometimes stranger than fiction !!
I bought it and drove another 800000, the tyres would go bald and just grow new tread all.the time.
Lololololo Lolololololololo 😂That's hilariously sad. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I Mcgivered my key ignition switch half the key broke I would just insert the other half the broke part fit perfect so it starts ‘was stranded but not my brakes I had to press a certain way front all wore out back pads were new my power steering leak so I use thick gel fluid so it 80% clogs the leak my transmission after driving 20 minutes it will only stay in 2nd gear only let it rest 30 minutes it’s back to normal all 4/5 gears 7 years of driving thee same exact way getting ready to Mcgiver my thermo housing with a pipe and high temperature proxy thingy stuffs corrosion rust broke off the housing where the radiator hose clamps on no thermo housing on island dealership can order for over 500$ check rock auto they don’t carry it no more searching for housing part at junk yards both at the same time (sorry too much writing 🙏🏽🤙🏾
I graduated from college in 1989 and bought a brand new Toyota truck like the one in this video. I still have it after 35 years and 225,000 miles. I've replaced 2 radiators and 2 water pumps over the years, regular oil changes, and a few other things. It still has the original clutch. It's been incredibly reliable. It can't keep up with modern traffic any more, but I love having it around to run errands, landscaping jobs, and to transport dirty dogs. It's been a great investment and companion. Thanks for making this great video!
that's impressive, but yeah basically these old Toyota's were so simple and low-powered that they couldn't hurt themselves lol.
I have a 1990 Toyota Pickup 2WD automatic with 192,000. Still runs great.
I have 91 since new. just goes and goes but got to look after RUST issues, never took of it. My fault. But I'll never sell it. And it is low powered. I get many compliments on this 33 year old truck.
Amazed you still have it. I don't have much from as far back as 1989, and definitely not any vehicles from that time.
if you put a turbo in it it will be able to keep up with trafic
I love how simple the engine bay is, with fewer wires & electric equipments
The mid 80s ones were a vacuum hose nightmare
@@drewschumann1that’s the carb version
Do an EGR delete. It looks a lot better under the hood without all that garbage. (It won't knock. The compression on these engines is too low.)
Everything is so simple on this truck. The interior is so basic. It has everything you actually need for a daily driver and nothing else. For some people that is a huge con. But for me, I prefer the simplicity.
These were made to be worked on, there's space to do everything. Nowadays you need to remove half the parts to reach anything. Of course Toyota tries to keep it workable but anything French or German is just a nightmare.
My '88 2wd is my daily driver and has 415k miles. Still going strong! Great find.
Yup the 22R motor was almost indestructible. Had over 500,000 miles on my 86 when odometer stopped working and owned it 2 more yrs.
@@stevelopez372 That kind of milage is NOT unusual.
WOW, that is amazing 415k miles !
@@nocturnalpotato That is not exceptional mileage for these trucks. I'd love to know just how long they could last with more regular oil changes and some TLC. Many rust out after half a million miles or so of shit and abuse.
I can't even begin to explain the level of nostalgia I feel watching this video! The first engine I was ever inside of, 25 years ago, was my '88 Toyota truck with a 22R. It was my dad's first ever brand new vehicle, and he gave it to me 10 years later when I turned 18. After a couple years, it needed a timing chain and I got to do that job with him. Now that he's gone, videos like this, watching someone work on one of these engines, flood me with memories of both my dad and the truck he and I both had a lot of memories and a lot of miles in.
I don’t know your dad but I miss him because he sound’s like a great dad.
@wwjoshdew indeed he was! They say if you find what you love to do you'll never work a day in your life, and that's why my dad never seemed like he had to work at being a great dad - there was just nothing he could have loved being more.
I bought an '88 4X4, which was my first ever new vehicle purchase. I had to trade it in a couple of years later because I needed something with more seating. To this day, giving it up is my biggest automotive regret. 😢
It is nice to see a young man with common sense engineering knowledge making videos like this. Great work on the truck. I'm going to check out your other content.
This is how working on car used to be, you could actually fix your own vehicle...thats why these vehicles are going up in value
my first truck was a 1990 toyota pickup, almost exactly like this one... mine had a 4-speed and AC. Drove it 10 years and sold it for $1600 and bought a huge 2000 F-250 diesel. Not sure what I was thinking... i should have kept the toyota
decided you wanted to pay for about 4 times as much fuel? my dad did the same thing and we laughed and laughed at him screaming about how much it cost to fill the ford up all the time. that 2000 ford got 8.1 miles a gallon. the little display thing by the rear view mirror showed the mpg. the toyota got around 35. we still laugh about it at holidays.
TOYOTA HILUX
ANY TOYOTA PICK UP
THEY'RE POWERFUL
nuthin wrong with a 7.3
Incredible work! You brought that Toyota back to life. Much respect.
I appreciate that! its ready to live on for another long while especially if its taken care of!
@@redlineranch. You gonna daily drive that truck??
I don't believe that milage is accurate though, swapped dash or rolled back.
@ the gas and brake pedal tell the whole story, it was definitely a low mileage truck!
I have a 1994 extended cab, 5 speed, 325,000 miles. Original owner. Runs like the day I bought it. Original Alternator, starter. Gets the same gas mileage as when it was new. Drove it from Texas to Colorado twice last year. These things are bulletproof if taken care of.
That's amazing 😱
North or South TX...Doing trip from TX to CA and back almost every year. Sometimes route 40, other times route 10.
I've got a 96 with the 2.7, also extended cab and 5 speed. 353,000 miles. It was used and abused before I got it about 3 years ago. Runs great, slow but feels stable on the highway. Replaced the horrible 3/4 bench seat with bucket seats from a Scion, which made it a lot more comfortable. I commute an hour each way with it, mostly highway.
I currently have a 95 Tacoma 2wd 5 speed. It needed a clutch when I bought it with 216,000 for 2k. It just crossed the country twice in a year. I went from SC to CA last year and returned this year. Currently has 270,000 original starter,alternator,ac compressor and fuel pump. All belts hoses and thermostat replaced. Tires brakes and oil. These trucks will not die. Love your channel
Love these older simple trucks/ cars. No fancy buttons or designs. Just basic needs
I've got a 94 pickup with a 22re and 5 speed. Just one belt for the alternator. Just turned 300k and it runs great. New timing chain at 190k. New radiator at 240k and at 290k a water pump. Had the valves adjusted when still almost new, not since. 3k oil change intervals and doesn't burn a drop. I bought it new and hopefully it will outlive me! Good job on your find!
Question why did you replace the timing chain, did it go out on you or did you do it because you heard it going out, or did you do it for maintenance
@@jonahlevi3178 I could hear it slapping the cover.
@@garethleitner9547 was it super loud? And was it obvious that there was something wrong?
@@jonahlevi3178 No, it wasn't very loud, but quite noticeable. Plus, I knew that the time was getting close since it was almost 200k. I had the truck in the shop for something else and asked them what they thought and they concurred that it was the timing chain.
Owned 2 of these in the 80's....got a Roof kit & made them a hard shell convertible. Run forever...wish they had these today with the same engine.
Worth it? I'd pay 2k for one with a blown motor. Parts are super cheap and plentiful. High quality steel in them. Fender? 100 bucks. Bumper? 80. Tires? 60 each. These things are epic.
High quality steel??? Are you on drugs!!
Bro you have a very good straight forward way of showing things for basic mechanics. Good job I'm a new subscriber
Texas grandma LOVES these old singer sewing machine run around trucks. Would LOVE if they made these again. But they won't!
yes, the old singer is timeless, the new ones you have a lot of stiches but had a lot of issues
Yes they do, you just don’t get them in the US. We get them in Australia. 👍
Should have done the timing chain while you had the head off. The plastic guides are known to fail with age, most upgrade to a kit with metal guides
I was thinking the same thing.
Cam too. An Engnbldr Torker cam gives those motors a good bump in the 2-3k range and is a trivial change if the head bolts are already out.
It overheated, he should have got the head decked and and the valves and seats looked at too. Do it once, do it right.
Absolutely !! I had two 1988s they both died after plastic guides failed
It should be good for another 100,000 miles.
Great Video. I lost my dad a few years back. Money was tight when we were kids and a few times I watched him rebuild engines of our family cars. I loved hearing terms like "Top Dead Center" and "distributor". Thanks to my dad, I followed everything you were doing. Circumstances have dictated that I will never have to to my own car repairs again. Seeing this video makes me like to think I could. Thanks so much.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! the support means a lot to the channel!
Just did an oil change on mine, currently has 307k miles. I love the little junker.
how many more miles could you get from it? I got 260k on mine
@@mambomx For me it's not about miles since I don't do a whole lot of driving. But i'd definitely say at least another 5-10 years easily.
What's better than a HiLux? Two HiLuxes!
and 3-4-5or 6 is even better yet!
Not a hilux 78 and older or imported that's a 3rd gen pickup
@@trentonolson5559 everywhere but America they are hilux even today, and my audience is International
@redlineranch. no kidding exactly why I prefaced the word "imported" in my previous comment was just stating a fact for America
Is this truck fuel injection system? And what year?
I used to have a '96 Mazda b2300. No AC, No power steering, No power brakes, no tachometer, no cruise control, no radio and a 5 speed manual. I drove the truck from Virginia, picking up 2 friends in Chicago to California and back to Virginia. It was funny shifting when the guy sitting in the middle had the gear shift between their legs.
I had an '89 basic bottom model Toyota pickup. It had the 22R (carbureted) engine, no PS, PB only, 4 speed manual and a/c. It was so basic is wasn't wired for a lighter so I had to "rig" one up. I bought it in '91 with barely over 14K miles on it and drove it for over 10 years to over 202K. Sold it to a good friend who drove it for another 6-7 years. Had it had a 22RE and a 5 speed I would have kept it but with MBTE gasoline sold where I live the carb faltered badly. Still the single best and most durable vehicle I ever owned. My friend sold it to a roofer who worked on his house.
That red is called Super Red II (or III). It's really hard to keep that red from oxidizing but when it's shiny, it pops.
good to know! ive noticed it chalks up pretty bad on this gen toyota trucks and 4runners, but does look awesome when its cleaned up!
Worked on some randomly in paint while working on luxury cars for 20 years. They were single stage no clearcoat . 80’s 90’s solid colors had a lot of this. Believe ford and Chevy ended up with recalls/ warranties over their fading and or if clear some delaminated and peeled off . My dad’s 88 ford never got the paint work warranty work done. It didn’t matter by the time it was 8 years old he had ripped both bedsides off and then built a wooden box flat bed hauler on the long wheel base . Dual fuel tanks and dual wiper blades lol. Trailer towing mirrors big enough to rip the metal down the doors . Thing was a beast .
Living in a hot country, I would get the AC running by putting a used compressor, clean the ac system and fill it up with refrigerant.
I would leave the hot country instead..
@@andersnielsen6044 that's a lot more expensive tho
@@epicgamer785 You can get pretty long for the price of a $10.000 Toyota Pick-up :D
I have a base model toyota. Believe it or not, they did sell them with no equipped AC. Barebones.
@@frogdog3600 In my part of the world, Toyota did not offer A/C or Clima in a hilux before generation 8 that came in 2016.. :D
You need to get all the Toyota pickup generations then line them up !
that's the goal one day for sure! from the old stouts to the newer gen Tacomas all lined up would be awesome!
I had 2 of these once. One was a 2WD and the other was 4WD. Same motor in both. My brother in law was a killer mechanic. I had only one problem in the 4WD, it wouldn't start. Called my brother in law and he diagnosed it over the phone! I went to 10,000 Auto Parts (yeah, it was that long ago) and bought and replaced the ballast resistor. It started right up!
I like the old Japanese trucks love the old Nissans. I like the fact that you still have room under the hood to do actual repairs. My 22 Frontier I have to remove a bunch of plastic just to get to the alternator. This truck is going to be sipping the fuel and save you a boat load of cash on fuel.
they are such good and simple trucks! I enjoy being able to get them back on the road!
I sold my 93’ toyota 2wd p/u for $2400.00 in 2020. It had 316k miles on it, but it looked and ran great (one owner, well cared for, Florida car). It was the SR5 x-cab w/ the 4cyl and manual 5 speed. I’m pretty sure the guy who bought mine is still driving it.
Thank you for taking us on your journey. It is GREATLY appreciated that we did not have to watch you take each nut and bolt apart and take the measurements. The explanation of what you needed to do and then hearing the results after a very short cameo of effort is greatly appreciated. Love my 2001 Toyota tacoma and my 2018 RAV4. Great vehicles. Over 250,00 on my tacoma. Best of luck.
Base model, single cab, no BS stuff, 5-speed. Truck!!!
That comes across really well on camera. Very clear poofs of vapor coming out of the rad cap. Bummer, but I'm just glad to see someone getting a classic Yo back on the road, they're just to good to let them rot.
I've had almost the same configuration, 93 model . From 98-2007. Did minor repairs because it was very dependable. Thanks for the video it was nice to see inner parts of my old truck again.
If only Toyota could build trucks like that again
Why the Tacoma is the best built pickup in the industry.
I’ve brought a few old vehicles back to life and it’s interesting how often red paint cleans up great. You may not be interested in going this far but just some fine rubbing compound and wax would surprise you. Newer base/clear paint may not work as well but the old single stage stuff would really wake up.
As a owner of a 52 years old red car... i cannot agree more😂
I had a ‘94 that I drove for 20 years and sold it in ‘14. I loved that thing.
The original owner was very harsh on the truck since it only has 125K miles. I owned a 1993 version with slightly better trim - still manual steering, but with cloth seats, rear sliding window, after market AC, after market passenger side mirror, and after market rear bumper. At 180K, it developed some weird idle reving condition and 3rd gear disappeared. I drove it in that poor condition for another 40K; and sold it to an enthusiast (like you) - the right man in my estimation. I like to think the truck is still driving around with 300K, 400K on it. If UA-cam (and UA-cam specialists) had been around 15 years earlier, I think I would have been encouraged to fix my beloved truck.
That was your idle air control module that made your truck idle high ! , if it was idling up and down without giving it gas it was probably the 02 sensor but more then like the iac valve !
they seem to run forever even with issues! they don't want to die and will make sure to get you home even when they are hurt, that's why I love Toyotas so much!
the odometer in that car can be easily rolled back, there is no way it has 125k original miles, it looks like it may have 250k plus miles
@@salemk.3098 the gas and brake pedal definitely say it’s a true 125k miles, plus it’s an electronic speed sensor, not as easy to roll back.
Based on the pedals and what I saw it’s definitely 125k
Nissan hardbody was much more wanted
"They didn't know exactly how hot it got.." is "seller speak" for..."The temperature hand went clear off the scale past HOT, so we don't actually know if there's a number that high", lol.
We have a 2007 Tacoma owned since new and it now has 630,000
Miles. Very reliable car. Just needs oil change for $19 and good to go. Barely any service needed. The big one was spark plugs and coils for like $400. Other than that. Nothing. Just gas up. I will keep
Mine for 1,000,000 miles and I’ll get a free one.
omg - my dad had one of these!! It's the best memory I have of him!! this has been one big trip down memory lane. I wish he was here so we could watch it together because we always shared YT videos. I love this!!
Beaters are the best. Usually drive one 10-15 years until the next beater under $1000.
Thanks for not editing out the mishaps and you having trouble with it starting after repair. To me this shows others that there will be issues, but that is part of the process.
I absolutely love these older small Japanese trucks like the Toyotas, and Nissans. My dad owns a Nissan Frontier and every single time he goes out someone asks him if he wants to sell it. There are two neighbors on my street with this Toyota truck and they are just awesome.
I had that same exact truck same color same year same interior and loved it! Hated to trade it in but when i was a young dad i had to get a bigger Toyota for my first born son. Great job sir!
Could have bought mine for $900 ran perfect. Same truck, same year. Good luck those are great little trucks.
ill buy it
@@QuinnNickerson Already sold. sorry.
Pull out that bench and get some 89-94 4Runner bucket seats and rearview mirror. You can't kill a 22RE!
I'm impressed. It's like looking over the shoulder of your mechanic. Thanks for posting.
I had a 1998 that I loved until the frame rusted through. Glad to see these smaller vehicles continue to get love.
Keep the Toyota content coming! Great job and great channel!
Thanks! Will do! I absolutely love these old Toyotas! I appreciate the support!
I had a 22R TOYOTA 4x4 std.. LOVED IT had a hard top slide in camper. I drove on the beach surf fishing. Loosing compression so gave it to my son..
Toyota never die, its a fact.
Back in the old days when Toyotas didn't die they did- but only in the salt belt states. Darn subpar Toyota steel quality.
I too had a 93 with the five speed, air conditioning and an aftermarket cruise control. Great truck but the former owner abused the transmission and the shift mechanism had to be replaced along with the clutch at 160 k. Never, ever failed me and was really cheap to operate.
Oh yeah, I bought it for $3k, drove it for 100k miles and sold it for $2400 two years ago.
Damn you're a great mechanic. You put it back together like a champ. I overhauled mine and it took me about month before getting it running again. The vacuum lines took me out of whack on my 1988 22re.
My first new vehicle was the same year, and color of your truck with the exception that mine came with AC. I had it for over 20 years before selling it to my cousin for $600. In 2005 I bought a Tundra Extra Cab SR5 (V6) which I used on occasion, but this was my go-to truck which got me to work. I eventually stopped driving it because my commute to work was so close and the AC stopped working, that I opted to drive my Tundra. My 93 pickup had over 300K. I did repair the top end but other than that it was an extremely reliable truck. Here in Los Angeles the gardeners love these trucks and pack the bageebers out of them. I wish I could say that my cousin kept the truck but it was eventually sold again. I can only hope that it's still running 30 years later. Great video.
by gardeners you mean Mexicans lol and yeah every Mexican in the labor force in La over 38 years old has one of these absolutely beat to s***
Bought a 1986 Toyota Truck Long Bed 5 speed 22R Carb Engine and it's still going Strong today. 310,000 on it. other then a couple New Clutches and Timing Chains it is a Beast. Easy to Fix and Work on with not all That Electric Junk and Senors to Miss with..
Your Toyota has a Lot of Life Life if it only has 125,000 on the 22RE Engine.. Wish you the Best with your Truck.. Peace..
I had a 1997 Toyota tacoma 4 cyclinder single cab just like this. I sold it with 400,000 miles. They are great machines. The axles had to be replaced in the rear due to it seizing. I bought and installed new pumpkin and axles from a used one with 150k miles for a few hundred shipped. Did all regular maintenance and replaced all valve cover seals as it was previously lesking bad. Other than that, its a great little truck.
I am constantly amazed at how you car guys know how to do all of this stuff. Love it!
Nice job young man! You have a easy style and i can tell you love your work.
This is a perfect platform for a beginner DYSer. Off of the top of my head, I don't think there is an easier platform to work on. If this 22RE had crank and cam position sensors it would literally be idiot proof! I knew the dissy was off 180 at soon as you started it. Tip- pull the plug out of the number one pison, drop a long flatty in, and wait for the TDC marks to line up when the piston is up! It is after all a 4 stroke!! Good find minus the caveman like manual and lack of AC.
I grew up with 2-TC, 3-TC, 20R, 22R, 22R-EC's. This was so much flashbacks. BTW, I busted out laughing when you found that 180-degree out on the distrubitor! OMG does THAT bring back some HELLISH memories! So easy to do when you do the head. Congrats...damn...gonna cry now...
Here's an old trick for you. Before you remove the head you can get an idea if your compression issues are piston ring related by pouring some oil into the cylinder before you do the compression test. If your compression goes up from your previous test, then it's bad piston rings, if it stays the same then it's not the rings.
I had a 1995 tacoma. Standard cab 2 wheel drive. Same set up, no AC crank windows no power steering. Drove it for 10 years 100,000 miles. One tune up.
Great job dude. I have recently started to try and learn to work on my car (Manual Lancer 2008) and my dad's which is a 91's 22R pick up and your video inspired me even more to learn and do this.
Love those old Toyota's. She will run for another 1/2 million miles. Change the fuel filter, PVC and check/replace the vacuum lines. Remember toyota uses metric lines (3.0, 3.5 mm etc).Do oil changes every 3-5k. I am a Toyota specialist on older models. Good job brother.
Where did you get your knowledge for a young guy?
Lastly, I recommend staying with OEM Toyota parts if possible. ✌️😁
Well said, all.
Always Mark the Distributor and the Closest point where it came out of, in this case it would be the neck on Valve Cover.
Nice vid Red. I was subscriber number 4 on VGG so i feel i have something to say about shadetree channels. In fact Derek Bieri has even credited me with helping grow his channel from my early suggestions. So here is what i think, you know your stuff and explain it well. Thats primary element one. But you also need a primary interest for viewers on whether you can fix the engine, why you might not and why that matters. With Derek it was being 800 miles from home wrenching on a long-dead relic and having only have the tools and parts he needed. How are you going to add that kind of storyline in without losing any of the really good technical narration?
Dude my fav I drove that truck across this country and back again greatest truck
I like the Toyota too! Nice little ride I would look for some sporty bucket seats to put in it and that dresses it up for cheap! Good job!
Whoa you knocked that out in 24 minutes. That's awesome!
I would love to have you as my mechanic...you are fantastic...God has blessed you with great mechanical knowledge !!
what a sweet ride. they dont build them this good anymore. wish i had the knowledge and experience to fix my own. these vintage cars last forever.
If the timing chain guides go bad the timing chain will eat a hole in the timing cover. Where it wears through is right where a coolant jacket is. It will leak coolant internally
Hot diggity dawg! All the toyota tacomas in my area are OVER 5K no matter how old or how many miles they have on them.
Drove a 92 for many years. Also replaced water pump and radiator. Would always shift without using the clutch to save wear! Also had one weak cylinder.
Take a shot every time he digs further into this thing to find out what's going on lol love the content man
Still have my 91, 243,000 miles. easy to work on. I tell people it don't look pretty but runs like a champ. I would say, you take care it and it will take care of you!!
Nice video man.
100% enjoyed and sub'd.
replaced most of my truck last year (lol) and it's been a dream for the last 12 months. Definitely some huge pride in starting something that couldn't run worth a damn prior.
I got an '86 with 190,000 miles I bought new for 12,500 with tilt wheel, power brakes steering, 1 Ton package, and an aluminum cap.
Happy you scored dude it looks like the tires are good.
That's awesome, enjoy it! These trucks are amazing
THOSE YEAR OF TOYOTA'S WERE TANKS ! FUN TIMES AHEAD !
I had a 1994, exact same color and configuration! Awesome little truck that never let me down.
I love these little Japanese mini trucks, especially the Toyotas as they had the largest four cylinder engines.
The 2.6 liter Mitsubishi 4 cylinder engine was first available on the D50/ Plymouth Arrow sport pickups in 1979, but I'm with you on the reliability of the Japanese trucks. My first one was a new 1975 Datsun, then a new 1979 D50, with the smaller 2.0 liter engine, then a new 1985 Toyota SR5 xtracab, with the first year 22RE motor (port fuel injection), and then a new 1986 Mazda, so that's my proof that I'm a fan of the Japanese trucks.
@carloscarpinteyro332
Right on!
I forgot about the D50!
Wasn't it called the Mighty Max at Mitsubishi dealers?
That thing hacked ass!
I like the 94-98 Nissan Hardbody 4 bangers, waaay more power than the Toyota, just as reliable, for less money. And they look cool.
@@carloscarpinteyro332I had a 79, orange with black stripes down low! Neighbor gave it to me free! Just needed a battery, a bath, fresh gas, and the tires aired up. I gave it my mom in law, and she drove it for 2 years before the timing belt broke. My 89 Mazda B2200 also ran great till the belt broke. I DESPISE RUBBER TIMING BELTS!
@@carloscarpinteyro332But why the hell would you trade in your 85 Toyota for an 86 MAZDA?? Bad move, man.
I love how you kept in all the bloopers makes it more raw
Had the US not banned them the Hilux would have obliterated the US pickup truck industry
300,000 miles and it’s still good it’s all rigged because I’ve been hit by two Mercedes-Benz is but mechanically my mechanic is good
love seeing the old toyota’s brought back to life. if you want to jump into a frame i’ve got a 2001 tacoma from minnesota…eng8ne only has 100,000 mikes, but the frame is rough.
@@wacsowashere that’s something I could pos be into! Shoot me an email at RedlineranchYT@gmail.com
We had a 1985 Toy Pickup for about 27 years. We also had a blown head gasket about 20 years in. We sold it to a couple of Mexican guys at 250K. They wanted it to haul crops in the fields they were working in. It wasn't a pretty sight by the time we sold it but those two guys were thrilled to get it.
I noticed that you didnt' say what you paid for that old Toyota. My experience has been that people way overvalue their Toyota's. Sure, they are a reliable brand but every car wears out eventually especially if it wasn't properly cared for.
I'm 2 minutes in and I'm going to say blown head gasket. If it was cheap, still worth it. That is the absolute gold bar of a find if it was cheap. It can also be turned into quiet a little off road beast with a few changes, I have seen many of that exact model that were beefed up nice.
Very methodical problem solving. Good work.
Great video, man! Loved the energy, loved to watch it! This video randomly appeared in my recommendations and I'm subscribing!
Keep it up!
More useful and much cheaper to fuel and maintain than any new truck you could buy today.
Thank you for all the tips on the TOYOTA helix thanks bro 👍
Loved my little red truck like that. Thanks for the memories.
Awesome video! I liked how you did everything in one video
Bought new 1986 Ttoyota 2WD and has been my only daily for 38 years and 487,000 miles. Great buy. Parts are plentiful and cheap
Videos like this are dangerous. They make me wanna hop on marketplace and do the same thing lmao.
You dog at @22:01 is how I feel lately.
Truly impressed. Keep up the great videos bro!
Good find. That truck would been converted back to
Iron-ore 15 years ago here in Toledo ohio. Sadly. Rock salt and mother nature doesnt discriminate, she eats Toyota's too 😢
Most guys don't soak the head bolts and oil which is a major misstep. Congratulations. 🎉 🎉🎉
Great video glad I found the channel love seein cool people saving vehicles that still could have a lot life left in them
I bought two of these base standards, just like this, new. Awesome engine, simple good looks, super reliable. Why don't we have trucks like this now???
I love you do the old hilux/tacoma’s love the vids man 😁
these old Toyotas are my favorite! I love being able to get them back on the road and gift them a second life to do what they do best, run forever!
@@redlineranch. i’m glad you do that mate i’m also reviving one to get him back on the road
I had one from Arizona, brought it to the north east. Same year 2wd same color. 22re 5 speed. I sold it in 2020 with about 300k miles. They don't make them like that anymore. The 93 22re is the last year with a Timing Chain and not the belt.