BassAckwards' AWD Turbo 2TR-FE

Hmm. Very odd. Keep us posted.

 

Hurry up and get the other engine built!!!

 

Yeah I’ve never heard of a lifter failing like this. Hopefully everything is ok with the rest of the engine.

If new lifters don’t fix this, then unfortunately I think this will be the end of the road for me and the 2TR.

 

Ordered a new set of lifters to the tune of around $450. I really hope I can get the cams out without pulling the timing cover. The chain tensioner has caused me issues with this in the past though.. fingers crossed this turd will be roadworthy again soon

Just swapped out downpipes and no change in the ticking. I checked the bolts on the header flange yesterday and the rest of the connections are v-bands so I think I’ve ruled out exhaust leaks.

 

If I were closer , I would certainly help out.

 

That sucks man I hope you get it sorted with not much issue. For what it’s worth I did have two instances where I had a tick on my 3rz. First was the cam tension mechanism on the chain that I forgot on reassembly. Second was the balance shaft bearing failing because it was previously over heated. I disconnected the balance shaft chain and it went away.

 

Hmm. Maybe that could be the case on his two? Blasted balancing shafts. Grrr

 

No worries there amigo

Thanks for the info! That is good to know I’m going to try and inspect what I can with the timing cover back on but I’m hoping to leave that alone..

Yeah im kinda at a loss as to what could be causing this. Everything looked great when I had it apart

 

I drained the oil today and didn’t see much when looking at the stuff coming out of the pan, but when I emptied the filter out, there was quite a lot of shimmer in the oil coming out of there. Might drop the lower pan tomorrow and have a look but haven’t decided yet. I am concerned there is a bottom end issue that’s causing top end oil pressure issues. The truck has 70lbs of oil pressure though on initial start up and more than 10lbs per 1k rpms so I’m not sure what’s going on. Doesn’t seem like all is well anymore though

 

Lone time lurker. But after reading this yesterday we couldn’t help but to sign up to say sorry. Maybe go for a 1GR or a Chevy like you said earlier. IDK just wishing you better luck!

 

It’s at 70psi cold idle? Double check but once warmed it should be 4.2psi idle and 25-70psi at 3k rpm.

 

It’s around there right when you first turn the truck on, after that it comes down some, I don’t think this is an oil pressure problem though. It was always around that with the old motor too.

I think there is something else amiss here that has caused the lifters to fail

 

Doesn't the VVT-i complain with a code if it can't get the pressure it needs. I wonder if a collapsed lifter just started wiping a cam lobe out, might be an easy top end fix. Would explain the glitter in the filter too

 

That I’m not sure of, but it has not thrown any codes up to this point. Do you have any idea as to why a lifter would collapse like that out of the blue? An issue with the internal check valve possibly?

I would love if this was an easy fix with new set of lifters but I am trying not to get my hopes up

 

Modded this lawn art yesterday. Duals are back on display now lol. Welded an extension and male v-band on my 3” catback so I could reinstall my TRD catback on the v6. Now both trucks are quiet again and I don’t have to go deaf on the daily drive

 

The VVT actuator will make a knocking sound if it doesn't have proper oil pressure.

 

This is also true, happened on my IS300

 

omg I'm just catching up with my saved threads, hope this get sorted out without throwing too much money at it.

 

You'll find the fix, I know it.

It does seem odd that your truck really prefers that one engine though, doesn't it?

 

Thanks Chad! I’m hoping so too

Thanks for the kind words. It does seem strange that it likes the old motor though lol, I was thinking about that yesterday. I guess if all else fails, old faithful can go back in while I figure out a long term plan