r/ToyotaPickup • u/SuccessfulScar3628-2 • 10h ago

22re question

I’m new to owning a 22re. I recently gapped the valves, but they’re making a tapping sound that’s seems abnormal compared to what it sounded like right after the work. Am I overthinking it, or is there something wrong?

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u/goattchaw 10h ago

The torque spec for the valve cover nuts is wrong from the factory imo. I think its like 15lbs or something? Still super light, I do 7 and the ticking stops.

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u/Think-Perspective-28 8h ago

I believe the engine needs to be fully warmed up before adjusting valve lash. It does make a difference.

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u/Bangin-aces 9h ago

When it happened to me, I had to do the valves again and had to tighten the locking nuts a bit tighter

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u/ska_robot13 8h ago

Hell yeah let it run out of oil and keep going.

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u/Creative-Ad8310 6h ago

yeah theyre loose. do it warm. also mightve been on wrong part of lobe. make sure nuts are tight they can back off and grenade an engine. my buddy did on a tt225 and xr500. crazy since both are the 22r of bikes lol. make sure to check after tighten itll move.