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.

 

Sigh.... In my post preview it showed my pics to be embedded as I have done for the past two years....Joy of joys.

 

Fortunately for you, an r engine cam install is not hard and can be done in a few hours. Cam gets broken in first after a rebuild. Research cam break in.

 

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.

 

Haha yeah that thing was smoked! What did you do for a cam?