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2008 4.0L Tacoma cam timing help

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by CAINSW, Jan 21, 2017.

  1. Jan 21, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    CAINSW

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    Blown head gasket
    I bought a 2008 4.0 with a blown head gasket. The engine was removed when I got it. Now I'm trying to put it back together but am not sure how to get the cams and timing chain all timed correctly. Who can help?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

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  3. Jan 21, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    ????
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    Outsourcing other members to try and get help.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2017 at 5:59 AM
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    When I get to work on Monday I'll get you the training guide that Toyota has out to time the engine. It's not to hard
     
    Blacktaco2042, Jan 22, 2017
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  6. Jan 22, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    TRD Sport Rally -5 speed automatic Limited ,Factory heated leather seats ,chrome package,Super white with front windows tinted to 35 % Dick Cepek DC-2 wheels Summer tires - Good year silent armor P265/65R17 Winter tires - Good year P265/65R17 Ultra Ice studded Illuminated 4x4 switch TRD 3rd brake light cover ($20) TRD seat belt shoulder protectors (5). ($50) TRD ...B pillar emblems ($20) TRD rear slider sticker with devil horns ( $6) TRD summer floor matts ($60) TRD steering wheel emblem ($20) TRD floor pedals .($95) TRD shorty antenna ($14) TRD front Windshield emblems ($17) TRD head pillows .($60) TRD head rest protectors TRD door scuff protection $20 TRD floor matt emblems ($40) TRD tow plug emblem . ($40) TRD cigarette lighter with LED.($35) TRD tissue dispenser ($12) TRD front bezel emblems ($9) TRD door emblems ($6) TRD lanyards($9) TRD lisence plates with TRD bolts($50) TRD fender emblems TRD center caps Part Number:PT904-35070-CC ($80) TRD cd

    Havnt had to do one yet but got some info here . Not sure if op is 2 wheel drive or 4x4
    Timing Chain (For 2WD): Components
    Timing Chain (For 2WD): Removal
    Timing Chain (For 2WD): Installation
    Timing Chain (For 4WD And Pre-runner): Components
    Timing Chain (For 4WD And Pre-runner): Removal
    Timing Chain (For 4WD And Pre-runner): Installation

    Here is the complete manual if it helps
    http://www.customtacos.com/tech.old/files/05FSM/repair.html
     
    gearcruncher, Jan 22, 2017
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