larry bliss

Have a 97 tacoma (2.7) less then 100k, It has just stared getting noisy on top, Does not do it when cold, Do you think I need a Valve adjustment? One more thing, I have been losing water, Can`t see where it`s going, Does not get hot, No water in oil, Thanks in advance for any help,

larry bliss

Can any one help me with this problem? Thanks in advance..

HazMat

Time for a new Water Pump???? when the seal starts to go it can loose water verrrrry slowly so that you would not see a puddle or anything. Can you smell anything...?

larry bliss

No smell, I looked around the water pump and did not see any thing..

hross14

Check your valve lash--that will tell you whether you need an adjustment or not

Skrillah

How would you check that....

hross14

This really should be in the newbie section--this is pretty basic.

but the short answer--put feeler gauge under the lobe and see which one slides in between the bucket (on shim and bucket) and the cam. Check number and compare to specs--adjust as needed

larry bliss

Just found out it is a head gasket, Got water in the oil, Looking for some one to fix it now, Hope it did not hurt the engine, I stoped driving it, Thanks for the help guys, I`ll let you know how it goes....