timing chain questions

got all the parts, ready to put back together, question on rtv. should rtv be applied to both sides of timing cover gasket, one side, or just around the bolts? also the oil pan, i have a cork gasket, does it need rtv applied to it also, or will the cork gasket be sufficient

You really don't need rtv at all unless you need it to hold the gasket in place. If you didn't pull the head I could see that you might need it to hold the gasket in place.

I have 88 pickup 22RE 4 cyl. Does it have timing chain or is it a belt.

I have 88 pickup 22RE 4 cyl. Does it have timing chain or is it a belt.

Instead of hijacking a two year old thread, start your own. Generally threads work better when they are about one vehicle.
To answer your question, your pickup has a timing chain.

I have 88 pickup 22RE 4 cyl. Does it have timing chain or is it a belt.


22R/RE has a chain, not a belt.

i got a 92 with the 22-re in it how hard is it to take the timing cover off and do you need to pull the oil pan off??