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1997 Toyota Tacoma Repair Question


Topics covered: Valves, Exhaust, Exhaust valve.
Mileage: 136 miles.

Asked on March 18, 2013

Toyota Tacoma Valves Problem

Just had head rebuilt,had bad exhaust valves., truck starts and runs ,but it ticks re3al bad and has a hard time staying at idle, checked oil pressure, fuel powder ect. Could they have not adjusted the valves right????
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Replied on March 18, 2013

That is what it sounds like. I would take it back and have them readjust.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on March 18, 2013

If the timing belt was off its mark the valve would tick real bad, and have a hard time staying at idle, The lifter lash adjustment can be off. and this can be the valve not adjusted properly

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Replied on March 18, 2013

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Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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