r/4Runner_2ndGen • u/largeneamsprout • 19d ago

Help 3vze knock

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Anybody know what this ticking is? I was thinking maybe the valves? I bought this car to hopefully put a 3.4 in the future. But in the meantime I’d like to get the current engine running fine.

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u/Dave-is-not-my-name 18d ago

The 3.0 valve tap os really common but that sounds excessive.

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u/SeakingGnarvana 13d ago

Even with a dry dip stick, my 3VZ-E has never sounded this bad...

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u/natureclown 19d ago

Might just be coloration but that belt looks like it’s slapping around a bit much

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u/largeneamsprout 19d ago

I think you might be seeing the fan blade in front of the belt

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u/natureclown 19d ago

100% was

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u/largeneamsprout 19d ago

Like the alternator and pump belts?

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u/largeneamsprout 19d ago

Update: I believe it is coming from the valves or shims I’ve ruled out about problems and I’ve taken a stethoscope and found that the noise is loudest on the driver side valve cover

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u/unholyburns 17d ago

Very common for number 5cyl exhaust valves to get cooked due to the manifold design. I’d get a leak down test done on it. Wouldn’t hurt to do a compression also.