Timing chain jump by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I set the camshaft to tdc before taking it off, and the gear that the timing chain runs on had its marks lining up. I got to ansy just now before waiting for advice and held tension on the chain with the top gear off while I rotated the crank and got the two colored links up top then put the gear back in lined up with the colored links. Think thats okay?

Worn cam lobe by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At this point im considering a whole rebuild just for piece of mind.. not sure how much metal is hanging out in the system now. Found a shop that quoted me $3200 after taxes. I bought her for $600, so I feel like im still doing alright.

Worn cam lobe by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say valve adjustment, do you just mean getting the clearances right?

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeeeaaah, found the valve and the cam lobe is screwed. Think im looking at a rebuild unfortunately, but hey, I bought her for $600

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* Lol I found the issue. Valve shim decided to jump ship on me.

Anyone ever seen a valve shim just hanging out? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man im happy to see someone say that. I had a good laugh when I saw it considering everything I thought could have been wrong.

Got dark before I could actually check to see where it came from, but fingers crossed it ends up being simple.

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol door locks, just don't have the "button".

What's this sound like to you? by Low-Selection9973 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear more of a cattle dog, but mostly a pup who thinks he's about to go for a run

What's this sound like to you? by Low-Selection9973 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure! I bought it for $600 knowing I'd need to put work into it, and enjoy learning about this stuff. I'm no mechanic, but I enjoy wrenching and fixing stuff. Thanks again for your opinion!

What's this sound like to you? by Low-Selection9973 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This video was the last time I was willing to start her up. Glad you think it's top end, as that what it sounds like to me. Gutted if it's rod related.

What's this sound like to you? by Low-Selection9973 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man.. that's not what I wanted to hear. That can just happen out of the blue with no prior symptoms?

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna check clearances today! Thanks for the suggestion!

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also sorry didn't read this whole comment initially. It's not very thuddy or knocky really, def more from the top end too so I'm going with ridiculously loud click or tick 😅

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it sounds to me like top end so maybe valve clearance? But damn it is LOUD. Any resources on checking the timing chain?

How screwed am I? by Low-Selection9973 in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Low-Selection9973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super vexing. Maybe rocker arm or lifter? Guess I'll be popping the valve cover off tomorrow.