Okay I have went back in and adjusted the valves to .007 & .011 and I still have the sewing machine sound. What can it be, I do not want to get them any tighter? Suggestions???
First off I's like to say thanks fpr all of the replies and help with this project. It really is not a bad job. All is back together and running well, I just have a little lifter chatter and yes both the intake and exhaust valvles were adjusted after warm to .008 & .012 respectively in the...
I started the tear down this evening and about 3 hrs later the head has been pulled and ready to go to the machine shop in the morning.
Toyota gasket set lists for 156.00 and yes I do feel like they are worth the extra money.
I want to do all that is necessary but nothing that does not have to be done in the process. With that said I do not want to not do something and have to tear it back down in a few months either.
Okay so the truck ran great prior to the white smoke and overheating so should I even do the timing chain or should I just go in replace the HG and have the head checked for cracks and warpage. Would you have the head completely rebuilt? What would you do if it were yours in this sitituation...
Hey guys,
I am usually in the 80 section looking around but I have found myself needing help from you group of guys. I have a 2wd truck that has a build date of OCt/85 that has shown symptons of having a blown head gasket. Truck started blowing white smoke out the exhaust and has exhaust...