Good advice. Either way I think both engines are probably the best/reliability wise.

I have come to the conclusion that many early '80's Toyotas came to an untimely death simply because the mechanics in those days did not understand or keep up with the EPA required changes in the 22R engine vacuum control circuits. Shoot it took me 20 years to figure out it ain't that complicated. I will bet a nickel that they tried to adjust/replace the carb to compensate for a plugged EGR or malfunctioning vacuum switch, disconnected hose, etc.(The '82 22R numbered vacuum hoses were made of silicone rubber. I learned that I needlessly replaced all but 2 of them about 3 years ago!)I also never had a coolant line hose failure. I only replaced them because it seemed rediculous to have 16 year old hoses on, driving in AZ everyday. Darn, I wasted my money in '84 by buying an emergency set that is still behind the seat in the cab, never used! Then there are the 18yr old brake lines that have never failed....am I lucky?