r/4Runner_1stGen

Went limp recently, towed and shop says knock in the engine, who knows what it could be. Perhaps they dig in and it’s nothing or it’s whatever a 22re could cost - maybe 7k?

Any advice from those out there who have had similar experiences with the 22re and what a point to move on, engine swap, estimates, etc. anything will help at this point!

Appreciate the help. Also, no, I’m not mechanically inclined nor do I have the time anyways.

Thanks!!

1986 SR5 with all of the goodies. Got a screaming deal on it that I couldn’t pass up. I have an 85 chassis that I’m rebuilding. This drivetrain and body will go on that 85. I’m stoked.

My Grandpa was a farmer in Nebraska who always drove GM. When he bought his first Toyota in 1984 (or '85 - red one) My dad said he was appalled, and asked him "what the hell has he done"?? Then the two of them took a 6000 mile road trip (there and back) to the Northwest Territories of Canada on a hunting trip. They drove over all kinds of crazy terrain and fucked up graded roads, even smashing into a huge rock mixed in with the bench of a gravel road. When that happend my grandpa asked my dad "you see any oil draining out back there?" "No" , he replied. "We're going to keep going" they got it checked out somewhere in Canada at a Toyota shop when they were out of the sticks. The shop filled up the differential fluid, and said you'll be fine until you get back to NE. They were, and whatever was leaking was fixed when they got back. That trip convinced my dad to buy his first Toyota in 1987. He drove it until it started to rust out and traded it for a '97 SR5 5 Speed. With the exception of a 2nd gen, he's bought every gen of 4Runner since. This was instilled in me, and I've only every had 4Runners myself. Thought it was a cool story with some old photos to share.

I posted last week about the $50k sale on BAT..

Think I spoke too soon..

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-toyota-4runner-36/

This may be a record breaker!!

Me again!
Screenshotted this off a YouTube video, I’m working to put a switch in for the rear window in the cargo area.
Question is- what is the silver lining in the background? What is the purpose? In your opinion, beneficial?

TIA

Does anyone know what this is? My dad said it fell from his 4runner (1986).

Im not there to find where it came from.