Cam gears for V6. Add power AND mpg

It’s a pain, but not super hard. Just remember that rear pipe has a lot of range of movement. I usually stick the 10mm studs from the pump into the pipe, and try to pull it up and over the stud on the valve cover.

 

Thank you! That’ll alleviate some trial and error tomorrow.

 

That’s about what I used and when it broke free I thought I broke off the head of the bolt.

 

I’m excited

 

I have sets in stock w/plans to ship some Saturday. Anyone looking to jump in- pm me

 

Looks like I'll finally jump into this this weekend.

@Turdyota3000 you got me thinking I need to double check my valve cover gaskets! I haven't looked at the ones I was sent since receiving them months ago, and even then I didn't really look at them. they were just sent in the box. No bag w/ part numbers. I'll look when I get home, but is there obvious differences I'll see comparing them to each other?...as in, as long as they don't look identical to each other I'll know once I go to install them.

 

Since everything is opened up to do this mod, what maintenance can I have done at this current time? I suppose I can do the valve cover gasket as its a part that installs right back into place. Anything else as I will consider doing this mod and want to get new parts in as well. I figure it I will have the Tacoma apart, I don't want to replace old parts back in when I can easily change them out with new ones.

I'll probably have a professional do this for me as I don't have time to do it myself.

I have 115k on my Tacoma currently.

 

Mostly basic stuff.
Spark plugs, clean throttle body, clean maf sensor. You could check valve clearances but your mileage is "low" enough where I doubt they are outta spec

 

Also, if you have a supercharger, you can service it while it is off.

 

^ Thanks for the input guys.

 

Clean the lower and upper intake manifold. Throttle body. Spark plugs. Pcv valve.

 

Buy and install NST pulleys

 

I've had a local dealer mess up valve cover gaskets twice now in random bags with no labels. The two are very different from each other, so if they look the same it will be a problem.

 

Thanks!

 

100% can confirm!

 

Not reassuring lol.
If install goes smooth this weekend, I'm gonna hit you up for the tune immediately after too. I'll get you on pm though.

 

They looked similar enough to me to give me an oh shit moment initially before fully laying them out lol. But part numbers are actually printed on them. Different overall lengths too. Here’s pictures for the thread anyway.

 

^ Which one goes to which? Which PT# is for our trucks?

 

Both. One for each side.
Part numbers are on first page.....Copied from that; Gasket part numbers:

• Right (passenger) Valve cover gasket - 11213-AD010
• Left (driver) Valve cover gasket - 11214-AD010

 

GOTCHA! Thanks.