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1986 Toyota Pickup Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Timing chain, Rebuild.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on June 4, 2012

Car wont start

I was driving the other day and the car just stop oil is good is not overheating just stop since then if i try to start it is just click pls help.
Avatar Asked by hbirhb04

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Replied on June 4, 2012

make sure the motor turns. rotate it by hand to make sure the motor did not seize

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on June 4, 2012

ok thanks i try it 2morrow

Tiny Response from hbirhb04
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Replied on June 4, 2012

Did you hear any rattling before the truck stalls?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 4, 2012

yes i hear that

Tiny Response from hbirhb04
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Replied on June 4, 2012

Inspect the timing chain-remove the distributor cap and turn the engine over manually is the rotor turning if not timing chain broke

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 4, 2012

Yeah i check the timing chain is ok but i did see one of the piston is stuck and now i need a new engine or i can try to rebuild it thanks for the info do realy help

Tiny Response from hbirhb04
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Replied on June 4, 2012

Try rebuilding it- 22R or RE are good engines if its a 4cyl on it-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 4, 2012

But do i have to take out the engine on the car? or i just can do it in there or how much do you think is gunna cost me to pay some one to do it

Tiny Response from hbirhb04
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Dunno how much and if you haven't done such thing best have someone else that knows how to do it-

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