cam / rocker arm fail.
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cam / rocker arm fail.
So a few years ago I bought my 88 4Runner and the motor had seen better days. I got it for a fair price and decided to do a complete rebuild. I bought a performance Cam set from LC Engineering and had my tech guy install it.
Now I dont know if he didnt lube to cam lobes, I cant remember if I added an additive, nor can I remember if I did a proper cam break in. What I do know is after some time the motor didnt sound right anymore, something akin to a valve tick or chain slap.
So I got a few other toys and that one has been parked, its time to sell my paper weight but first I want to fix whatever issues it has so i can justify a decent asking price. So I pull off the valve cover and find this!!! Enjoy.
IMAG0711 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0711 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
Looks like Ill be spending some money before I get to make any.... Such is life.
Now I dont know if he didnt lube to cam lobes, I cant remember if I added an additive, nor can I remember if I did a proper cam break in. What I do know is after some time the motor didnt sound right anymore, something akin to a valve tick or chain slap.
So I got a few other toys and that one has been parked, its time to sell my paper weight but first I want to fix whatever issues it has so i can justify a decent asking price. So I pull off the valve cover and find this!!! Enjoy.
IMAG0711 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0711 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMAG0710 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by JoRunner, on Flickr
Looks like Ill be spending some money before I get to make any.... Such is life.
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Its already been replaced, and the cam break in isnt new to me just merely an expensive oversight on my first rebuild. Live and learn I suppose lol.
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