Derek up North Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I just thought I'd post these for those thinking of adjusting their valves:- PN 13753(?) http://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=504797&ukey_product=3935122 I have HEARD (so can't confirm) that they're not the kind of thing they keep in stock, so be prepared to wait. There are lots (dozens?) of thicknesses so you can't really buy ahead of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Special tools and a good working knowledge of how the use a micrometer would help also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Valve-Adjusting-Tools-Toyota-Lexus/product-reviews/B0014DF1AG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Just saying this is not a project for the faint of heart and it's pretty important to get it right.I will add compressed air works much better than the tool to remove the shims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) I did it a few months ago - PITA. But it runs a lot better now. I had overheated and the exhaust valves were way too tight. My local Toy dealer has a great parts mgt - they got the sizes I need overnight and matched the internet pricing. (many dealerships have ebay /amazon sites now). I would not be too concerned on finding the shims - there were a lot VZ3E engines put out there - and many are still running. Mine will turn over 100k soon and is running pretty good now. Edited August 22, 2016 by DanAatTheCape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunt Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 A job I only did once and never want to do again, but thanks for posting the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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