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loss of power after head gasket replacement

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by CaptTommyD, May 26, 2016.

  1. May 26, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    CaptTommyD

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    Trucks a 97 taco 2.7l (3rz) had 204k when gasket let loose pulled head replaced gasket put back togeather and she runs idles smooth but I noticed the idle sits a little over 1k and also feels like it doesn't have as much power as it used to (and yes I know it's a 4 cyl) doesnt run hot and has no misses just a little loss of power any ideas guys?
     
    CaptTommyD, May 26, 2016
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  2. May 28, 2016 at 7:48 AM
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    Check ignition timing and vac leaks, thats where i would start, id pull the valve cover put it to tdc and double check the timing marks are lined up correctly
     
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