22R head removal & replacement

[ratta tat tat]

So after a couple of quotes, I realised having a head reconditioned isn't cheap and a lot of the cost is in the labour.
I am fairly competent on the tools and wanted to know if you guys think this is a straight forward job?

[ratta tat tat]

Just removing/ replacing the head, but having it assembled by a specialist

It's a carby 1990 RN85 by the way

[vanman]

Removing the head is easy enough with basic tools and a bit of mucking around with hoses and things when removing manifolds... Just keep removing things until the head is off... In my Hilux I left the inlet manifold on when removing as it was easier to access the manifold bolts when it was all removed.

Putting it back on after they have redone the head will require a torque wrench, remembering the order in which you took things off, and patience.

Other than that, easy to do with the right tools - and a couple of pages scanned from the right workshop manual, which can be arranged if needed...

Cheers
Vanman

[roadkill]

Hi,

as said above it'll be fairly easy. Just make sure engine is at top dead centre cyl 1. Easy to remember for when you put the head back on for timing purposes. From memory you've got to take out the cam and rockers to get at the head studs and so you'll also need to check valve clearances etc when you reassemble. A feeler guage, spanner and screwdriver/another spanner will do the trick. Highly suggest finding a toyota 22r manual as they make it very easy to follow.

I'm sure there are plenty of people here that can help or have done a 22r before. I've done plent of 18r's and they look very similar.

Dare i ask why you need to take the head off?

bEn

[vanman]

I've just repaired a BHG in my Hilux at the start of the year, so fairly fresh in mind, and I've got the manual to suit...

The head bolts actually hold the rocker gear on as well... Definitely get the engine to TDC on number one, and for a handy hint cable tie the timing chain to the sprocket while you remove everything else, makes it easier to get everything lined up again...

With basic tools and the manual to suit your car, you should only ever need to pay labour if the job needs special tools (i.e. to reco the head) - removing and re-installing is what takes the most time in labour and is usually the easiest stuff to do... plus you know it's done right if you do it yourself...

Cheers
Vanman

[ratta tat tat]

did you use the haynes manual?

[Javal]

did you use the haynes manual?

If you're not sure about it - get one.

It'll walk you through it, step by step.

$50 spent on a Haymes manual is less than $1k spent at a mechanic.

[2jzhilux]

dont forget the allen head bolt at the front near the timing chain when taking the head bolts out