On the 5VZ-FE V6, what is the correct torque for the valve covers? I want to do a before-and-after using that amsoil engine cleaner stuff, since the valve covers are easy to take on and off. Plus I'm just curious about how much gunk is in there right now. My chilton's lists it at 53lb-ft, but those books are known for shady torque values from time to time. Is that accurate or should I use a different value?

 

53 for the valve cover bolt? Are they kidding? My honda was 21lb-ft.

I would get the exact number from someone with the FSM. Can anyone help him out?

 

are those Chilton manuals really useful? Cuz if so I might need to pick one up for myself.

 

53ft-lb? No.. try 53in-lbs.

From the factory service manual.

 

Chilton's and Haynes suck. Nothing beats the FSM.

 

I agree. Thanks for the clarification on the info, a couple gaskets and some cleaner and I am on my way!

Anyone have an FSM for a 97-era 4runner they want to sell me?

 

Try ebay, but watch out for all the CD-ROM-selling-freaks. You cant tell what's what on there anymore.

Just a warning, they usually get a pretty penny. In fact, I have seen FSM for 4Runners get more than retail price. But, that's probably from lame, last minute bidding wars.

 

I ordered mine from the stealer and I think it was $120. It was a few months ago, but I do remember it was a lot.

 

Yeah I'm hoping maybe someone on here upgraded their rigs to a newer model or something and has the FSM collecting dust now, and could hook up a fellow board member with a good deal on it. $120 is a lot for a book! (even with my 15% discount)

 

But just think how much of a savings it would be if the FSM saved you from doing something stupid. Like say, something in Chiltons or Haynes...

That's my method of thinking. I also need to get one.

 

Well in the meantime if you ever need some specs or a diagram out of it, I can scan em up for ya.

 

for a 10 dollar fee.....MUAHAHAHA j/k

 

Don't give me any ideas

 

Cool, thanks for the offer, I will keep that in mind!

Well since you have the book ... what's involved with replacing the timing belt on this engine? Is it worth paying 'yota $250 to do it? (In other words, I'm mechanically inclined enough to pull heads off an engine and do some other things, is it a major pain to replace that belt for someone of my skill level, or could I do it in an afternoon? What do I need to take apart to do it? etc...)

 

Ehh.. well, I wouldn't do it myself. My "do-it-yourself" attitude stops at the engine. But....

It doesn't look to be that diffucult. Basically, it goes like this: remove P/S pump, A/C compressor, drive belts, timing belt cover, fan bracket, crankshaft pulley, timing belt guide and then the tensioner.

Replace belt, set the tensioner and set the timing. Everything else in reverse.

Not too involved, but I would pay the stealer to do it.

 

Ick. Ok, yeah I will pay them, the A/C alone means I can't do it (no way to safely discharge and recharge the system). Thanks!

 

You dont have to remove the AC pump, just move it.

Its really not that hard with the FSM and some good tools.

But, I think its worth it to have the dealer do it when they offer specials. I have seen $199 at the dealers around here. Better their liablility than mine.

 

Oh yeah... that's what I meant.

The thing about the FSM is that it doesn't always refer to conventional tools. It talks about using SST's (special service tools) and pretty much only the stealers have these. You have to figure out how to do it with what you've got.

I'll be happy to scan the pages so you can look for yourself - it's only 5 or 6 pages.

 

I was talking to denverbikeguy anyway, you didnt say anything about removing it. He's the bad guy, lol.

 

Sure I did