22R-E Service Guide
The 22R-E Service Guide.
A km-by-km maintenance manual for Toyota's most bulletproof engine — the 2.4L four-cylinder that regularly hits 300,000 km without a rebuild. Cross-checked against Toyota's factory manuals and 8,500 owners in the Surf Syndicate community. Free.
Get the free guide ↓Written for 1st gen (RN61, 1984–1989) and 2nd gen (RN130, 1989–1995) owners.
What's inside
Timing chain guide replacement
The one preventive job that keeps the 22R-E immortal. When to do it, what happens if you don't, and part numbers.
Cooling and valve adjustment
The two habits that separate 300k-km trucks from 150k-km trucks.
Part numbers we trust
Genuine, OEM, aftermarket. The list of parts that go the distance — and the ones we've stopped selling.
Honest dollar values
Real NZ costs for the jobs you'll do at 200k, 300k, and beyond. Includes head refresh and full timing chain kit.
I'm Campbell.
I built this guide by cross-checking Toyota's factory manuals against the 8,500 owners in the Surf Syndicate community. Every fault, every fix, every part number we've tested.
Campbell, Surf Syndicate
Backed by 8,500+ Hilux Surf and 4Runner enthusiasts in our NZ community.
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A few quick answers
Is it really free?
Yes. No catch. Free PDF, delivered to your inbox in the next couple of minutes.
Why are you giving it away?
Because we sell parts for these trucks. We'd rather you keep yours on the road for another decade than have you get burned on a bad repair.
What's the 10% off code for?
Anything on surfsyndicate.co.nz that fits your 22R-E. Good for one year, one per customer.
Will you spam me?
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