1986 Toyota Pickup Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Timing chain, Rebuild.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
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.
Answer
Replied on June 4, 2012
make sure the motor turns. rotate it by hand to make sure the motor did not seize
Roy
Replied on June 4, 2012
Did you hear any rattling before the truck stalls?
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
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
Replied on June 4, 2012
Try rebuilding it- 22R or RE are good engines if its a 4cyl on it-
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
Replied on June 4, 2012
Dunno how much and if you haven't done such thing best have someone else that knows how to do it-