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02 tacoma wont start after timing chain replacement

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by westly7, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Jan 21, 2017 at 7:34 AM
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    mechanicjon

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    Oh its back on.turn engine to tdc with straw in sparkplug hole. Then take pic oftiming mark on tchain cover.
     
  2. Jan 21, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    Ok straw in cyl #1 and i turn cam gear with 19mm to get TDC here the result
    First straw #1 TDC
    IMG_0578.jpg IMG_0579.jpg

    Second straw #1 TDC

    *cam dots is not align so i dont take pic*
    But the timing cover at 0
    IMG_0580.jpg

    Third straw #1 TDC
    IMG_0581.jpg
    IMG_0582.jpg
    *little over 0 but i think still 0*

    I think i got the timing correct right?
     
  3. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    looks right by your marks. As long as #1 is tdc.
     
  4. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    Have you changed any thing since your first compression check of 60lbs each cylinder?
     
  5. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:04 AM
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  6. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    Yes i think i got it right,when i thought it wasnt on 0 timing cover i just woke up have not had my coffee
     
  7. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    Just did the valve clearance on intake side i put .007 none of them went thru,try .005 some of them thru some not.could be bent valve make it too tight?
     
  8. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    Its timed right then. Were back to valve issues. Like out of adjustment valves (way tight) or bent from first time it started and ran bad.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    no bent valve will make it loose
     
  10. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    Ahhhhhh, I've replaced a couple on other vehicles.... I always wondered how it happened. Makes sense now.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    If i take out the head do i need to get new head bolts and and head gasket even thou the both have 0 miles?
     
  12. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    yes new gasket and bolts
     
  13. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    Should i just pull the head off or adjust the valve considering i got 60psi on all cyl?
    Thanks for all the help so far man
     
  14. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    don't have to remove head to adjust valves
     
  15. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    I would adjust valves first. either way your going to have to do that
     
  16. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    Dont i most likely will need new valves?
     
  17. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    If the adjustment is tight on all of then. its doubtful there bent
     
  18. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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  19. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    Ok get back when im done with valve adjustment
     
  20. Jan 22, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    Did valve clearance today and this the result
    IMG_0591.jpg
    Now i just ordered toyota valve tool kit and wait to come to remove valve and measure them to get right one
     

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