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valve clatter at start up 3.4L

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bowyer2002, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    bowyer2002

    bowyer2002 [OP] always tinkering

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    Sometimes, I get a little valve clatter on start-up, then it goes away.
    In my 3.4L with 183K - I've owned this truck since day one, use Casterol GTX 5w30 changed with filter every 3-4K.
    I don't know if the valves are adjustable, I've owned VWs and know how to adjust valves but thought this engine didn't require it.
    Any thoughts?
    Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    You could check clearences. The valves on the 3.4L are a pain to adjust though being shim in bucket design.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    Some discount filters don't have a backflow preventer.
    I got into some of these and clatter at start up was noticeable.

    Cold weather will contribute as well.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:40 AM
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    Maybe it's just the colder weather, as I am using OEM filters.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    FWIW my truck does the same thing on cold mornings.

    Im also running the OEM filter.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM
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    I thought our motors were just notoriously loud and just click and stuff...
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    all valves require maintainance. think about how many times that valve has hit the seat over the last 183k miles. if you have never had them adjusted, thats a likley cause. shim and bucket valves can suck, but should still be checked, although i dont know the service interval.
     

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