Hi guys
I have 88 SWB with 4 banger with 170K miles on it. Truck is in good shape and I've already put 2in body lift with 32" tires. Problem is that with high mileage and age of the motor it's burning oil big time and been thinking about rebuilding the motor since I haven't had very good luck finding a used one. Any recommendations on what should I get from where to rebuild engine?
Thanks

This is what I used on my 1987 2.6. I've run it about 75,000 miles since then, and except for minor problems (starter went out, a few carb issues) I've had no issues. I have 149lbs on each cylinder, and use very, very little oil. If you have any questions let me know.

Lee

HEAD -- Caravan 2.6 mechanical head from Everlast Auto
PISTONS -- Hyper U from Sterling: #H605P
RINGS -- Chrome Hastings: #2C5667
MAIN BEARINGS -- Clevite 77: #MS1945AL
ROD BEARINGS -- Clevite 77: #CB122OP
BALANCE ELIM KIT -- Beck/Arnley: #024-1104
TIMING SET(exc.balance shafts)--Carquest: TMA76032
HEAD GASKET -- for Starion -- Felpro: #9116PT
HEAD GASKET SET -- Felpro: #HS8770PT
OIL PAN GASKET -- Flepro: #OS30400A
TIMING COVER GASKET -- Felpro: #TCS45170

That piston has a lower deck height and will drop the CR a bit...1.395 VS 1.418 comp height. .023" is a pretty big change and will drop the CR about 1/2 a point.

Unless you mill the head a bunch.... like .023"

Kevin C

And just get the felpro 9116pt head gasket set instead of the stock monty head set. Saves a few bucks, and the starion stuff fits fine, and I think the exh mani gasket is better stuff.