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  1. flintknapper

    Valve cover job potential issue

    If it gives you peace of mind....OK. But nothing to be gained (IMO) at this juncture. Any pieces that 'might' have gone down there are long gone and causing no issues.
  2. flintknapper

    Valve cover job potential issue

    Looks like the marks from a hand held grinder, most likely done to remove a casting line or abnormal build up of material at the point of manufacture. The marks are in the wrong direction to have been left behind by the teeth of any type of gripping tool (pipe wrench, adjustable pliers, vise...
  3. flintknapper

    Valve cover job potential issue

    ^^^^^ Surprisingly, I found mine was still good @ 316K miles (OEM Koyo might be the reason). And FWIW, there is only one on our Land Cruisers (U.S. market). ;)
  4. flintknapper

    Valve cover job potential issue

    Can you tell if the vehicle has been serviced before? Those 'scars' look old to me and I'd wager someone used a screwdriver to try to pry/drive the plugs out in the past. If the engine turns over freely.....I wouldn't worry about it. There isn't anything between the timing chain and gear...
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