flat spots on valve adjuster screws
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flat spots on valve adjuster screws
I have been having problems with my valves tapping like no tommorrow. I adjusted a good dozen times and with no luck. The clacking is still there. I went ahead and pulled the adjuster screws out all the way and there is flat spots on the bottom of the screws. I was wondering is it safe to sand them down a tad to make the flat spots go away or no. Has anyone done that or did you just buy new ones. The stealership wants 6 dollars per screw and there is eight. Not too expensive but for screws seems a bit high. Thanks in advance.
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Get the screws at 1sttoyotaparts.com. I paid just a hint over $20 for all 8 a couple of years ago.
Yes, replacing all of the screws will make a world of difference in ensuring proper valve adjustment and lack of noise.
Yes, replacing all of the screws will make a world of difference in ensuring proper valve adjustment and lack of noise.
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depending on how many miles are on it, maintenance, etc., the rocker shafts and / or arms themselves could be worn and there is no way to adjust that out. basically when worn, the valve adjustment is correct, but only because the wear in the arms/shafts causes a gap on the top where the shaft passes through the arm and then when the valve is closed, the arm can rattle on the shaft.
did i say 'arm' and 'shaft' enough?
did i say 'arm' and 'shaft' enough?
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Engh...I have to disagree a little with you slacker. True...it depends. If the valve stem tips are worn it won't, but mine were not worn. The adjuster studs were, though. When I put some new ones on, it did make a difference.
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BTW i did sand them down and it did quite it a bit...
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