98-2000 Valve Adjustment?
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98-2000 Valve Adjustment?
Maybe this is a dumb question, but does the 98-2000 LS400 require valve adjustments?
If so, what is the interval, and easiest way to check?
My engine seems to have a bit of a noticeable tick at lower RPMs, I know it's normal to a certain extent, but it seems to be getting louder over time.
If so, what is the interval, and easiest way to check?
My engine seems to have a bit of a noticeable tick at lower RPMs, I know it's normal to a certain extent, but it seems to be getting louder over time.
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Could also be an exhaust manifold leak. I don't think you can adjust the valves easily. You basically have to take the cams out and change the tappets depending on the lash you're seeing... trial by error process, extremely time consuming and possibly expensive if you need a bunch of new tappets or mess anything up in the process..
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Okay, good to know. I don't believe it to be an exhaust manifold leak.
I take it the 3rd gen 1UZ DOES require valve adjustments then?
Could also be an exhaust manifold leak. I don't think you can adjust the valves easily. You basically have to take the cams out and change the tappets depending on the lash you're seeing... trial by error process, extremely time consuming and possibly expensive if you need a bunch of new tappets or mess anything up in the process..
I take it the 3rd gen 1UZ DOES require valve adjustments then?
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doesn't mention it's a 98+ or not but a help nonetheless.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...hts-on-it.html
edit:
in his profile, it's a 1991 LS400. doh!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...hts-on-it.html
edit:
in his profile, it's a 1991 LS400. doh!
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adjust valve clearance doesnt seem to be a DIY job. from what I know it's a precise job for the pros.
believe it or not, I got a leak exhaust at the cats and the engine heard tick like crazy until I got the leak fixed. my valves still have tick but greatly reduce. i dont know why as they seem not related.
valves are adjusted by shims with a special pliers like this one use the pliers you will not need to remove the cam shaft
believe it or not, I got a leak exhaust at the cats and the engine heard tick like crazy until I got the leak fixed. my valves still have tick but greatly reduce. i dont know why as they seem not related.
valves are adjusted by shims with a special pliers like this one use the pliers you will not need to remove the cam shaft
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The 1998-on UZ family engines are shim under bucket lifters like some motorcycles, and supposedly shims from a Suzuki or Yamaha will work. You'll need to pull the cams, not a job for the faint-hearted.
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Moral of the story: Better to be paranoid and safe instead of careless and very sorry.
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