Topic: 22re on last leg

[Nothingface5384]

well comming home from the bar, i'm smelling antifreeze more then i usualy do.. parked and popped the hood and smoke everywhere, whole back of the engine is wet along with other parts below. i take it my headgasket fully went..though it still drive and everything.

so what do you guys think would be he cheaper engine conversion
chevy 4.3 or a toyota 2.7

either wway i'm going to have to get a new transmission

i know i could probly get a whole 4.3 donar vehicle running for 500 to 1500 depending on what version 4.3 i want...but time the adapters adds up i'm sure it'll be close to another 1500.

as for the 2.7 i know i couldmost likely find and engine for 800..have no clue how much this will set me back..?

but anyways its late and i'm tired..just want some opinions on the subject..

[79coyotefrg]

why not just replace the  headgasket

[Nothingface5384 [OP]]

i just dont want to rebuild the top end just to have a dog of an engine back..sure it'll cost around 1200.. that and i belive my transmission is also going out, as it kicks out of gear when full throttle.

[MiniSimp]

why not just replace the  headgasket

X2

It cost me less that $200 to replace mine with 2 bad motors used to make 1 ok motor.

[*ROKTOY*]

Are you sure it is the head gasket and not one of the other water connections at the back of the block?

[Nothingface5384 [OP]]

it could be possible guess i'll have to go and take a better look,i just figured the Hg went as i knew it was already slightly leaking for a year or so.
but where exactly are these water connections?

[halfxspaid]

If the oil looks like a milkshake then its a good indication the head gasket blew.  Also try looking under the oil cap.

There is a coolant routing panel on the back of the head that I would check too for leaks.

[Nothingface5384 [OP]]

what do you guys think of a reman block from daves offroad and has anyone had any first hand experiance with his engines?
http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8

[79coyotefrg]

dude,  your in PA  why  order a  rebuilt  motor  from California  when you could get the same thing  from your local NAPA  or TOYOTA dealer

if  you want a performance motor, try D.O.A. they are on the east coast   so shipping wont eat you alive

[THK Matt]

im making an ok engine out of the two i have...... im updating my thread as of now..

[Nothingface5384 [OP]]

true.frieght would probly be 450 or so from cali...might just call up some junk yards..dont know any napas that are left around my area