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February 2003
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Re: RT142 22RE - timing chain help
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Mon, 28 March 2005 11:20
 
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check inside head for bolts (usually 1 or 2) holding head to timing cover.
on an 18R is is reputed that you can change the timing cover with head still attached. you also have to loosen the sump bolts as the timing cover must come off straight.
if there is a stud in the timing cover which the head comes down onto, then you're stuffed.
22RE is somewhat similar (except for the allow crossflow head) so this trick might be possible - downside is introducing weakness to the head gasket, potential for warping of the head and the high risk of the sump gasket never quite sealing again.
my haynes manual (for 71 to 85 RWD celica) suggests an 22RE is similar to a 22R which uses a single-row chain. it does not indicate total length, only that maximum stretch in the chain is indicated by when that length of links is 147mm.
head out to wacol ABC wreckers and pull the cover on a wrecked 22RR in the engine bin or out in the yard?
Also, try Budget auto parts at oxley - they seem to have their shit together when it comes to identifying/locating parts - i've never had to swap a wrong part from them yet.
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