Now this is good information, you know, we need to stick with just the
Toyotas, this keeps us at a quality level unserpassed any place else. I now
vote, Toy's only!
-=dr=-
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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:07 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: 6cyl toyota
--- In toyota-campers@y..., scott74@a... wrote:
I am asking any one who has the 6 cyl toyotas how
well they hold up, I have a 88 Itasca with the 22re
motor and it runs great even after 91000 mi. I have been
looking at the ads and will only buy a Itasca as it is the
best built,2 1/2 in walls and all aluminum under and over.
But wnt to get a 90 to 94 one with the biger motor, if any
one has had problems with the 6 let me know.
Thanks, Scott
Scott.
I too have been researching the V-6 units
and here is what I've found so far.
Pros:
The V-6 does not have the timing chain filure
problem of the 22re.
It does have a bit more horsepower.
A v-6 unit should bring a better price at
resale time.
Cons:
It has had head gasket problems. Some are
still being repaired free at the dealers,
but others are not covered. I don't know
which ones are covered. (More research is
needed here).
The HP increase is only about 35 hp over
the 22re and it weighs more.
Now here's the bomb: A list member on another
Toyota list says he was told by DOA motors, one
of the top Toyota performance engine builders
out in California (They sell a hot 22re) that
70% of the V6s need major engine work at around
90,000 miles.
Is this true? I plan to look into it further
before I consider going with a 6 cyl
unit. Perhaps "Consumer Reports" back issues
might shed some light on the reliabilty of
this engine.
Jack A2
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