sonnie Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi all. This is my first post. Great site - Great community. I'm just curious as to how many miles other owners are getting from their 4 cylinder Toyota Engines? I'm looking to buy an '85 Dolphin with 85,000 miles on it and I'd like to hear some feedback on whether or not it's got another 85,000 in her? Someone told me you just can't kill these engines, in fact, I heard of one guy who's built 2 new homes on his truck bed because the engine has outlived the original construction of the motorhome. Is there any truth to these rumors? Thanks in advance. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 You can kill any engine. Some are harder to kill than others. That said, the 22RE Toyota seems to have an excellent reputation. I have seen some (a few) in motorhomes with as high as 250k miles. Of course, I'm only assuming that was on the original engines. I've a V6 with 170k, but I'm once again assuming it's the original engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85mirage Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 My Mirage has 147,000 miles, but i had to change engine after buying it. The engine had a crack in it and it had 80k on it. Dont know why engine cracked but probably from no oil in engine or put water instead of antifreeze. I have a lot of faith in the 22re and many others praise it. I wouldn't be dissuaded by it having 85k and you should be able to put another 100k on it. Many people from South America & the islands swear by these 22re's as reliability is everything where parts and $ are hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McShank Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 My '88 has 127K on it right now. It leaks a little oil, has had a tapping valve since I bought it but runs cool and has always started right up. On my way to the Aqua Caliente Rally last spring I was able to take a picture of my odometer as it read 1-2-3-4-5-6-.7. I wonder if I will ever be able to see 2-3-4-5-6-7-.8. Maybe. Seamus McShank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The engine had a crack in it and it had 80k on it. See? I told you any engine could be killed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYota Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi, My '84 Sunrader has 198,000 miles on the original 22R with a 4 speed MT. It uses a little oil, but still runs good and gets 16-17mpg. Brad FtC CO 84 Sunrader 180RD Hi all. This is my first post. Great site - Great community. I'm just curious as to how many miles other owners are getting from their 4 cylinder Toyota Engines? I'm looking to buy an '85 Dolphin with 85,000 miles on it and I'd like to hear some feedback on whether or not it's got another 85,000 in her? Someone told me you just can't kill these engines, in fact, I heard of one guy who's built 2 new homes on his truck bed because the engine has outlived the original construction of the motorhome. Is there any truth to these rumors? Thanks in advance. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel_Aggie Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 There are pictures in the "Files and Photos", "Members Galleries" section of a member with 254,xxx miles on his. You can see this where is showing his install of a instrument cluster with a tachometer. It's at the bottom of the first page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Diesel_Aggie, You are talking about our 1985 Sunrader. We brought it from the 2nd owners with 254K miles on it. He said that the original owner had to replace the 22RE motor with a rebuilt engine 20K miles prior, because it blew up pulling up a hill. I do not know if that was the original motor or not. It currently has 262K miles on it and does not use any oil. Thanks, AllenL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have a 1986 Sunland Express with only 26,545 miles. Has a 22 RE engine but I need to have the valves adjusted. Does anyone on here know of a fuel filter that has a glass bowl or a see through housing you can PUT INLINE from the tank to the engine mounted filter. The tank has rust particles in it and I want to prefilter it before it gets to the engine mounted filter. I can't find one in the town I live in and would like a MFG. name and part #. Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I don't think glass would be a good ideal the line pressure is too high. VW/Audi used an in line filter for some of their FI set ups in the 80s that were very good filters, they were metal and pretty large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idaho Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 My '86 has 120K, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnynshare Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I bought my Sunrader about two months ago with a blown head gasket and 114k. I put a Sunwest engine in it and will drive it for the first time this week. After I took the head off, I found almost no ridge at the top of the cylinder whatsoever. Had I known this before I ordered the engine, I would have just put a head and gasket on it. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarlady Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I just bought an 1986 Sunrader last week that has 145,245 miles on it. Great shape and runs well so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have 103,000 on my 1990 Odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginsu4u Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I bought an 84 Dolphin with 147,000 approx. Seems to run good so far. Does not use or leak oil. Unknown if engine has been replaced. I love it!! Runs and rides like a dream at 55. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob W. Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I have 78000 miles So far so good no major problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtioga Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 the 21" sunrader i just bought last month has 98xxx showing and of course it needs tlc but that's why i love the 22re, it's an easy motor to work on, there everywhere i would ever drive, as say in mexico or canada, and if maintained can run several hundred thousand miles. i also have had a 4runner with a 3.0 v6 and it was a great runner, it was just more motor in the small engine compartment and harder to work on, changing spark plugs on the 6 was a garenteed knuckle scrape. buy a chilton or better yet a toyota factory manual and learn some basic stuff, the valve adjust on the four is a 30 min job once you do it a couple times. the 6 is shim over bucket design and can require substitute shims that the dealer has on hand. about 300$. go a little slower but spend less and get there, 22re please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtchris Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 1991 Itasca 6cyl with 106,000. Just had its first tune up.....new wires, distributor cap, etc.....it was starting to run a little rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 First tune-up ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie4 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Been restoring this 88 in mechanically sound shape with 73K. It runs like a very fresh engine! Heavy axle in rear, toy auto, no oil leak or burn. Mechanic said to expect timing belt every 125,000 or so. Anyone know diff.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron 'n Sue Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi all. This is my first post. Great site - Great community. I'm just curious as to how many miles other owners are getting from their 4 cylinder Toyota Engines? I'm looking to buy an '85 Dolphin with 85,000 miles on it and I'd like to hear some feedback on whether or not it's got another 85,000 in her? Someone told me you just can't kill these engines, in fact, I heard of one guy who's built 2 new homes on his truck bed because the engine has outlived the original construction of the motorhome. Is there any truth to these rumors? Thanks in advance. Keep it up. Just bought our '91 WT321 RB in July. Based on a V6 Toyota. Had 53,800km on it, then. We've gone a few more since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron 'n Sue Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi all. This is my first post. Great site - Great community. I'm just curious as to how many miles other owners are getting from their 4 cylinder Toyota Engines? I'm looking to buy an '85 Dolphin with 85,000 miles on it and I'd like to hear some feedback on whether or not it's got another 85,000 in her? Someone told me you just can't kill these engines, in fact, I heard of one guy who's built 2 new homes on his truck bed because the engine has outlived the original construction of the motorhome. Is there any truth to these rumors? Thanks in advance. Keep it up. Just bought our '92 WT321 RB in July. Based on a V6 Toyota. Had 53,800km on it, then. We've gone a few more since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Mechanic said to expect timing belt every 125,000 or so. Anyone know diff.? 22Re = timing chain. V6 = timing belt. Timing belt @ 60k miles. Timing chain is not specified. As far as I'm concerned, if they're quiet, they're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatspin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hi all. This is my first post. Great site - Great community. I'm just curious as to how many miles other owners are getting from their 4 cylinder Toyota Engines? I'm looking to buy an '85 Dolphin with 85,000 miles on it and I'd like to hear some feedback on whether or not it's got another 85,000 in her? Someone told me you just can't kill these engines, in fact, I heard of one guy who's built 2 new homes on his truck bed because the engine has outlived the original construction of the motorhome. Is there any truth to these rumors? Thanks in advance. Keep it up. 1990 with the 3.0 V6 heading toward 110,000 miles. Runs perfect. Gutless in the high mountains, but starts quick and runs smooth. Now if I could just find a way to double the horsepower and torque... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 A 3.4 or 4.0 V6 with Toyota's supercharger kit would get you a long way to that goal. Or perhaps the Lexus V8 conversion? http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/engine-and-drivetrain/20143-3-4l-v6-trd-superchargers/ http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=45 http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?products_id=1230100017 http://www.superchargerperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/mmfp_0906_05_z2008_shelby_gt500front_view.jpg http://www.pickuptrucks.com/trucks/IMAGES/2008/toyota/tacoma/roadtest/tacodyno.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatspin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 A 3.4 or 4.0 V6 with Toyota's supercharger kit would get you a long way to that goal. Or perhaps the Lexus V8 conversion? http://www.tundrasol...-superchargers/ http://www.customtac....php?article=45 http://www.urdusa.co...s_id=1230100017 http://www.superchar...0front_view.jpg http://www.pickuptru...st/tacodyno.gif I've done a bit of google-trolling on the 3.4, which seems like the simplest option. I'm no mechanic, so I'd need a truly skilled friend or a shop that could take on the project. For now, we're just going to head down toward Big Sur for the week before Thanksgiving for a view of the ocean. I'll be the one with my blinkers on going uphill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota222 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I bought my first toyota motorhome in the summer of '05. It was a GranSport - 19' (extended bumper with cargo box), single rear axle, automatic transmission, 22R 4 cylinder with 124,000 miles. Not much to look at, but an HONEST 18 mpg. I put about 5,000 miles per year on it, and sold it in the fall of 2010 after buying an '89 Sunrader V6 automatic. An HONEST 16 mpg. The GranSport, in my opinion, is more suited for a manual transmission drive. The 22R engine is durable, but the auto downshifting on hilly terrain can be annoying. The V6 is better in that regard. I think the secret to extended life with any engine is constant monitoring. Fuel stops, rest stops, etc., I always make it a habit to "pop the hood" and eyeball the course of fluids, wiping down components to check for leakage. I'm usually asked if everything is ok by a passer-by, and it usually is. I just don't care for mechanical surprises. In the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrijalva Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 i have an 85 dolphin w 68K miles (4cyc). i got it for 3K, but spent $1500 so far putting in things like: all new hoses in motor, 6 new tires, major tuneup, $140 mattress, 2 roof cover/vents, new facets, plus little things like that..... for me it is worth it had i known i was going to spend so much money....i would have bought a newer one (5K+-)....i didnt plan correctly, but do not regret my purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidadro Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 1983 Dolphin, 22R with 89,767 miles on it, but less than 2000 miles on motor, carb, and components in engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamar Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I have an 85 dolphin with the 22re and 87k my engine seems to consume 0 oil. that seems to be a real popular year. 85 is a year they upgraded the 22r and 22re, it is also as far as I know the first year the 22re is used for motorhomes. I expect mine to go to 200k miles. Im figuring about 10 15 20 years. And I expect it to still be limping around and rusty then Ill just be upgrading to something more modern. If it were a pickup truck making it to 300k on the orignal drivetrain happens all day. but it might be fair to say that rv miles are about 150% or double. they sit a long time, and then start and stop a lot, they also run while ooverheated more. so it might be fair to call yours 120k-160k toyota truck miles? still very young. I have personally seen a truck with the 20r make it to 1.5 million miles, it was a newspaper contractor truck that actually sat idling hours a day on top of its miles. Ive never really heard of a toyota truck that gave up the ghost before 200k miles other than an accident even in a worst case scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiter Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My 88 Dolphin had 55k when I bought it 2 years ago, it now has over 80k (Alaska trip, west coast trip, Wash DC trip, plus a few local trips) I'm putting a new water pump, timing belt, idlers, and oil seals on my 97 Camry, 270,000 on it ( On the Camry, if you replace the water pump, your in there so do the other stuff too) John Mc 88 Dolphin 4 Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM1234 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 1983 Toyota Dolphin. 22r 4 spd. 138,xxx miles. Original engine. Seems to run very strong despite burning some oil (no oil leaks). I put 20,000 miles on it the 1st 18 months I owned it with the only work done to it is new plugs, wires, and rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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