The 22R engine in that time frame had an issue with the valve guides failing and the valves taking out the piston and the head. My wife had a Celica and I owned a FourRunner and hers had the problem, ended up replacing the motor. Had a bit over 36,000 miles and Toyota refused to own up to it. Funny thing is the parts to fix it (before we found out the block was cracked ) were all back ordered but the problem never generated a recall. As a result I dumped my truck, same engine and I wasn't going to chance it.
Last edited by Mike_S; 05/22/16.
