Ive adjusted the valves twice now according to the haynes manual. Anybody have any advice on the noise? Should you be able to hear a slight tick or should it be silent. Also i have a brand new head installed

 

From what I've heard it's normal to have a little tick. I've had mine adjusted by a mechanic, and it still has it. It runs fine, so I'll have to learn to live with it.

 

Haha thanks bud. Ive heard it too down the line, it doesnt bother me i just wanted to make sure it was safe and not a mistake on my part. Thanks again

 

I had the same problem and then my mechanic suggested i use Premium 93 Octane gas and that got ride of the ticking noise.. for a few cents more at the pump it was worth it plus my Hilux runs better than before.. my MPG increased..

Use PREMIUM GAS.... Sunoco is like 93.5 Octane

 

Is that a new rocker arm assembly also.The lobes get worn .But yes a slight ticking is very common for our motors.

 

yup very common for our motor i have changed the valve adjusting screws on mine and its still
the same i was told by my mechanic to use full synthetic oil havent got around to doing so because i just did a connecting rod bearing job with new oil and filter regular 10-30 oil

 

Also, if you use an oil additive such as the lucas or hyperlube additive it took my valve ticking completely away

 

A little valve tick is normal! If u didn't have it the valves would to tight!

 

make sure to not overtighten your valve cover bolts too, since the valve cover is bolted to the rocker assembly, if you overtighten it that can affect the valve adjustment.

 

Thank you all very much. Since its so common in sure you answered a lot of new toyota owners concern. Lol

 

my valves sound like 2 skeltons shankin' on a tin roof!

 

Yeah had same ticking sound.. Had valves adjusted.. Got quiter then a few months later noise started again and was louder..pulled valve cover to find 2 lobes on cam not getting oil and wore down cam lobes 1/4 inch.. Damn it..lol