Hilux 4x4 Forum

Hi guys,I have a toyota 4y engine in my double cab bakkie,I heard abt the chevy lifters from masterparts n I have ordd them,I jus wanted to know if it will make a difference by changing my stock lifters with the chevy lifters,and if it jus swops out or if there is other steps for it to fit and work ...please update me with any info on this,and also contacts numbers where I can get mods to increase performance like cams,valve springs,etc...

Hi Videsh

Welcome to the forum. I also replace the the lifters of my 4y engine with chevy lifters.I am very happy with it .It is very easy to replace them.

Ok that's great,so it jus simply fits it normal I take it?and wat differences did u find with ur new lifters ,does it rev higher or increse ur performance or acceleration ?

The chevy lifters is high revs lifters.Did not test it on my bakkie to see how high it can revs now.Can not say that I have better performance with it.

Ok thanks for sharing,do u have any other performance mods or info where I can get cams,valve springs for my 4y

Do a EFI conversion ,more power for the same fuel consumption as with the carb.

Cums standard with injection,problem is it limits too early,at 4500 revs and gear ratios r way too short...

Read this link for EFI conversion

viewtopic.php?f=92&t=676

Read this link as well.It is a follow up on the previous one.

viewtopic.php?f=92&t=1172

I've got fuel injection already bro...I want to modify the head abit with bigger valves ,valve springs,lifters n a custom performance cam

Do I need to send the head to engineers after putn the chevy lifters?does the lifters need to be set or checked for clearance ?

You do not have to remove the head to replace the lifters.You only remove the tappet cover ,rocker shaft with rockers and pushrods.No adjustments needed for valve clearance.It is an hydraulic system.Remember to bleed the new lifters before installing them.

Ok perfect,was jus worried abt clearance ,and is there any other mods u know off for the 4y?please let me know

Hi Team,
I have got a problem here, I replaced a timing chain, push rods, hydraulic lifters (Arco type)after hearing a tick tick sound on my 4Y engine and thereafter the noise was gone for about three months and it came back again.I then replaced the whole rocker shaft and rockers but the noise is still there, what could be the problem here, please help.

Thank you.

My 4Y has been making tic tic sounds at idle speeds since I've had it, even after a complete rebuild. I believe it needs a bit of revs to get the oil pressure up in the lifters. I'm not going to tell you to ignore it, but I have done so for years with no consequences (as far as I'm aware)

Could be that the cam followers are a bit worn. Having replaced the lifters addresses only one end of the hydraulic "cells" and if the followers are a bit worn then there is still some pressure loss through the bigger worn tolerances. Mechanically it's not a problem and the motor will still be happy for years to come but you could try using a slightly thicker oil (like what is sometimes recommended for older motors) if the ticking is indeed stemming from the hydraulic tappets.