Toyota Trucks: 1990 4-Runner 3VZ-4 Rebuild

glacb wrote:
 
Well, its a burnt valve. Do a valve grind. I bet the rest is fine.
USually a result of not checking valve clearance.

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Hi.
I have a 89 4x4 sr5 pickup, 6 cyl, and 235k miles.
Should I be checking the valve clearances?
She runs great with no oil loss.
Thanks and happy new year


 

JoAnne wrote:
 


Yes, measure them cold. You will need shims to set the clearance. It
will run fine till it quits! ;-D Tigh valves is what burns them. And if
you have normal wear, teh valves will usually becoem tigher with time.
We get probably about 10 of these a year, burnt valves from too little
clearance.


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Inasmuch as the Democrats are complaining on how long the war is taking,
consider this:

It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno to take the
Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation.

It took less time to find Saddam's sons in Iraq than it took Hillary
Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm billing records.

It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to
destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Teddy Kennedy to call
the police after his Oldsmobile sunk at Chappaquiddick.

It took less time to take Iraq than it took to count the votes in
Florida! TWICE!!!!!

Damn our military is GREAT!!

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Great another New Years resolution to the list!


 

To actually answer your question, you can find a rebuild kit on E-Bay for
around $375.00.. I am an aircraft mechanic and unlike the other suggestions
if you have the time I would take the engine down as far as you are
comfortable with and take the block to a shop to be checked for cracks and
cleaned. If you are going to spend the time to do the job, might as well do
it right.. You can pick up the Engine book for your truck at your Toyota
dealer, VOL. 1 for around $55.00..

Good Luck

Tony

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Does anybody really bring their vehicle in for just a valve clearance check?
The last (and only) time I had my valve covers off at around 125k to replace
leaking gaskets it was a major job, at least for me (V6). Last time I checked a
longblock cost more than the truck was worth so it might not be a bad idea to
check the valves if your going in there for something else.

Gary W.

Thanks.

Would you use OEM replacement parts if it requires pistons and rings? What
all would you replace - water pump, timing belt, fuel injectors, hoses,
etc.?

Gregg

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Contrary to what some other people on this site may think, I have notice
that OEM parts and aftermarket parts are about the same. Sine you have an
old vehicle it really does not matter for warranty. I would use whatever
you feel comfortable with or what your pocket book can afford.

Tony



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