The ticking and the rough idle could very well be separate problems.Solid
> lifter engines tick-no big deal.Rough idle could be anything, Have someone
> diagnostic test it, dont let anyone sell you on a 700 dollar repair unless
> you get several opinions.Could simply be plug wires, plugs,vacuum line
> fallen off, or even a cracked exhaust manifold-not that big a deal...good > luck....
> > I have a 94 toyota 2WD 22RE pickup with 121k miles on it. Theres a little
> ticking noise coming from inside the engine head which is regular and speeds
> up and slows down with the engine. The engine bounces around a lot at idle
> speed. It's also a lot louder than it was a year or so ago at any speed. All
> I want to do is make the engine run quiet and extend its life so it will
> last me through 2 years of college. Supposedly 22RE's are very reliable but
> I think it's taken some abuse from my other family members who drove it
> before me. Considering I only have a little bit of cash (~$100) and a measly
> income, what do you think the best approach to solving the problem is? >
>
adjust the valve lifters at the cam. see my other post