I had a slight oil leak on No 3 cylinder's spark plug well.(noticed oil in there when I changed the plugs)
So I bought a gasket set from Autozone and pulled the valve cover on the weekend.
I changed the valve cover gasket and all 4 spark plug gaskets, old gaskets were all hard and brittle.
So while I had the cover off I checked the valve clearances, all were in spec except for No 4 cylinder Intake valves which where a tight 5 thou minimum is 6 thou.
Engine has 310000km on it, I have already order the special tools from China, once they arrive I will have to check the shim thickness and then order replacement shims from Toyota.
Here are some links on how to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9QJ_zVlznA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKEkOdQuJR4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI4LznrDzcg
3RZ Check your Valve Clearances!
- GTO
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3RZ Check your Valve Clearances!
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1995 Hilux 2.4 SRX Raider(4x2) Still my favourite!
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1995 Hilux 2.4 SRX Raider(4x2) Still my favourite!
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Re: 3RZ Check your Valve Clearances!
Hey GTO,
I am interested in an update on this when you have one. I'm keen to check mine when my IFS turns 200k.
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I am interested in an update on this when you have one. I'm keen to check mine when my IFS turns 200k.
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Re: 3RZ Check your Valve Clearances!
I measured shims on the weekend, I need a No. 6 & No. 7 shim, ordered from Toyota but have to wait as they don't have No. 7 in SA has to come from Japan!
2002 Hilux 2700i 4x4 DC(facelift)
1995 Hilux 2.4 SRX Raider(4x2) Still my favourite!
1985 Suzuki DR600S
1984 Honda ATC200ES BIG RED
1995 Hilux 2.4 SRX Raider(4x2) Still my favourite!
1985 Suzuki DR600S
1984 Honda ATC200ES BIG RED