"Clacking"
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Valve Adjustments
I've always wondered, does everybodies 22R/RE sound like a tractor engine?
Mine has a kind of "clacking" to it.
It runs fine, and doesn't lack power.
I've always just wondered.
By the way, when i mean clacking, i mean like a ticking sound. Not a rod knock or a valve slapping...
Mine has a kind of "clacking" to it.
It runs fine, and doesn't lack power.
I've always just wondered.
By the way, when i mean clacking, i mean like a ticking sound. Not a rod knock or a valve slapping...
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BAHAHAHA tractor..psshh my tractor has a straight pipe and you cant hear shat over that thing..lmao
but on a more serious note..
it's your valves, you should adjust your valves its really very simple and only takes a few mins..google it!
but on a more serious note..
it's your valves, you should adjust your valves its really very simple and only takes a few mins..google it!
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I just got a halfway decent looking set of feeler guages from schmucks for like 8 bucks. Just make sure its got the .08 feeler (I noticed most of there sets only went to .10. Its very easy to do, actually did it about 2 weeks ago after a new headgasket.
From what I've read, most folks usually do there's every year.
From what I've read, most folks usually do there's every year.
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Alrighty.
I'm reading through the FSM atm on how to do it.
It only says to do 4 of the valves.
Then, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution and do the other 4
Yeah, my cold-running seems to fit all the issues of valves that aren't adjusted.
(Runs like hell when cold, misses etc etc)
And maybe my MPG will go up a bit, too?
I'm reading through the FSM atm on how to do it.
It only says to do 4 of the valves.
Then, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution and do the other 4
Yeah, my cold-running seems to fit all the issues of valves that aren't adjusted.
(Runs like hell when cold, misses etc etc)
And maybe my MPG will go up a bit, too?
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Dude, valve adjustments are so easy. I have it down to around 20 minutes for the whole job
The '93 p/u I had sounded like a tractor that was about to blow up when I first bought it with only 87K miles on it. I adjusted the valves and dang, she sounded nice. She was definitely one of the noisiest 22res I have ever heard, even with still under 100K miles and numerous valve jobs. I felt a huge improvement after I adjusted the valves. The '88 4runner I had for a while with 206K miles was quieter than the '93. They are just pretty noisy engines, and thats one of the reasons I love them.
The '93 p/u I had sounded like a tractor that was about to blow up when I first bought it with only 87K miles on it. I adjusted the valves and dang, she sounded nice. She was definitely one of the noisiest 22res I have ever heard, even with still under 100K miles and numerous valve jobs. I felt a huge improvement after I adjusted the valves. The '88 4runner I had for a while with 206K miles was quieter than the '93. They are just pretty noisy engines, and thats one of the reasons I love them.
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Well, i sure hope the performance goes up.
Cool, i'm definitely doing that sometime this week.
Any Suggestions for getting my valve cover off?
And, should i get a new gasket and half moons too?
Cool, i'm definitely doing that sometime this week.
Any Suggestions for getting my valve cover off?
And, should i get a new gasket and half moons too?
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Well no suggestion for getting the valve cover off, its pretty self explanatory. Go slow when taking it off for the first time so you wont tear the gasket. Out of the 10-12 times I adjusted valves/had the cover off on my '93, I never replaced the gasket or half moon plugs and I never had a leak. If your engine has higher miles, it would be a good idea just for preventative.
A suggestion while doing the job though: Take the spark plugs out. That makes turning the engine over SO much easier.
Dont tight the cover nuts down very much. Hand tighten them until you can't anymore and go 1/2-3/4 turn more and you should be good. Make sure to do it when the engine is hot. I suggest using some gloves for taking the cover off at least.
A suggestion while doing the job though: Take the spark plugs out. That makes turning the engine over SO much easier.
Dont tight the cover nuts down very much. Hand tighten them until you can't anymore and go 1/2-3/4 turn more and you should be good. Make sure to do it when the engine is hot. I suggest using some gloves for taking the cover off at least.
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Getting the valvle cover off is easy. I undo the throttle bracket and use a bungee to hold it up out of the way (I've got some of the make ur own bungees so there adjustable). Then the 4 nuts on the valve cover. I also undo the metal vacuum (sp?) advance line and move it to the other side of the bracket its attached too. Then with some jockying the cover should come off.
I would suggest at least getting the gasket, half moons, and the metal/rubber gaskets under the valve cover nuts. Then if you don't need em you can return em.
I would suggest at least getting the gasket, half moons, and the metal/rubber gaskets under the valve cover nuts. Then if you don't need em you can return em.
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Gloves of course are a necessity.
I figured taking out plugs would help
It's got around 250K miles, so i'll definitely go for new gaskets.
Thanks guys
I figured taking out plugs would help
It's got around 250K miles, so i'll definitely go for new gaskets.
Thanks guys