Normal valve noise

[Jukelemon]

Hi all.

I keep the valves adjusted failry regularly on my 92 22re. But they still seem noisy-clicking and such. It is not a gas issue.

So my question, is this normal-that is to have that kind of valve noise?

I have 0 power issues and 0 burning oil (past the usual wear)

Thanks

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Yup... The 22 series is sometimes known as the "Sewing Machine". It can usually be adjusted away, but it's a slippery slope between no noise and burnt valves...

 

[rockrash]

The Gen2 injectors make a ticking noise also that sounds like a valve noise.That might be somthing your are hearing also.

 

[Jukelemon]

Yeah, it could be the injectors.

I was cozy with the sewing machine noise on the old 40's but I guess I never really considered the 22re as being the same in terms of noise. But that's cool.

Thanks all.

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

yup I have a nice loud tick going on and it seems to be coming from the injectors. Does this mean its time to have them cleaned? Does a fpr or fuel filter make any difference?

 

[Jukelemon]

Good question although I assume that if an injector is dirty it needs to be professionally cleaned not treated with a fuel additive.

Just my thoughts though.

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

By "clean" I meant send them away to the cleaner/balancer guy.

 

[Jukelemon]

By "clean" I meant send them away to the cleaner/balancer guy.

Gotcha.

 

[rockrash]

No they don't need to be cleaned thats just the sound they make.I think its because their getting a full 12 volts some body currect me if am wrong.

 

[vipergrhd]

worn chain guides maybe?john