How'd you like that title? Now if the search engine worked life would be good
A great thank-you to PhilC64 at the Blue FJC forum. I just did this 'valve isolation' trick and it made a real difference!
You're attempting to isolate the vibrations from the VSV or Vacuum Switching Valve for the vapor purge system off of the fuel tank.
EDIT: Overtime a couple of people have replied back to me that for them this mod did little or nothing. A few here and at the FJC forum have said it helps. The good news is that the mod is quick and 'free'. If it doesn't do anything for you there's nothing lost.
The 1st pic is for general orientation. The only things you need are: A couple of o-rings, some double-sided sticky foam tape and a dab of the weak threadlock adhesive. I used a dab of silicone sealant.
Next is the valve removed and the tape & o-rings being installed.
awesome! too bad its football day or id do this right now, as the tick tap drives me nuts!!!.....
definatly will do this next weekends
THANKS
__________________ <B>SILVER 2004 V6 SR5 4WD</B>
-255/75/17 BFG Mud-Terrains
-2.5" Daystar spacers
-Spidertrax wheel spacers
-Flowmaster catback exhaust
-blacked out headlights
-hella 500 series fog lights
-high/low beam HID conversion
-full in/out LED swap
-tinted tailights, bumper reflector and brake light
-shaved emblems with black painted toyota emblems
-custom painted grill and rear lift gate
-thule roof racks
-smittybilt rounded step bars
-black powder coated bull bar
-custom center console storage mod
-hardwired radar detector
-custom CAI w/silencer removal and K&N filter
-inline 12V power for additional accessories
-flip up dvd headunit w/ iphone hook up,
built in navigation, and rear view camera
-1000w JL amp w/2 JL w3 13.5 subs w/ custom box
(i know ive been promising pics but im having some technical difficulty. my camera SUCKS and id rather post NO pics than pics that do no justice. haha. new camera should be here late jan early feb. THANKS!)
__________________ <B>SILVER 2004 V6 SR5 4WD</B>
-255/75/17 BFG Mud-Terrains
-2.5" Daystar spacers
-Spidertrax wheel spacers
-Flowmaster catback exhaust
-blacked out headlights
-hella 500 series fog lights
-high/low beam HID conversion
-full in/out LED swap
-tinted tailights, bumper reflector and brake light
-shaved emblems with black painted toyota emblems
-custom painted grill and rear lift gate
-thule roof racks
-smittybilt rounded step bars
-black powder coated bull bar
-custom center console storage mod
-hardwired radar detector
-custom CAI w/silencer removal and K&N filter
-inline 12V power for additional accessories
-flip up dvd headunit w/ iphone hook up,
built in navigation, and rear view camera
-1000w JL amp w/2 JL w3 13.5 subs w/ custom box
(i know ive been promising pics but im having some technical difficulty. my camera SUCKS and id rather post NO pics than pics that do no justice. haha. new camera should be here late jan early feb. THANKS!)
Update: The weather has been great here today and I ran all day with the windows down. It's definately quiter. It's no V8 but it's noticeably better...
I will have to get some o-rings and give it a try. I have had my windows down all summer unless I have some passengers that can not stand the heat.. What did we ever do before A/C.. I nver use it unless its well into the 90's or raining.. And yes the weather has been great over here on the east coast.
Aaron
__________________ 2007 v6 Sport 4wd
Toytec Ultimate 3" lift + Spidertrax 1.25 spacers
Cooper Discoverer STT LT265/70R17
WeatherTech FloorLiners & Side Window Deflectors
Aries Brush Guard with Hella 500 Driving Lights
Originally posted by CJ3Flyr
How'd you like that title?...
I just did this 'valve isolation' trick and it made a real difference!
You're attempting to isolate the vibrations from the VSV or Vacuum Switching Valve for the vapor purge system off of the fuel tank.
Catchy title.
Took a look at this valve today. Is it a concern on all V6's? The only thing I noticed was the usual valvetrain noise similar on both sides of the engine. How loud is this valve and is it consistent if it is a problem?
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Took a look at this valve today. Is it a concern on all V6's? The only thing I noticed was the usual valvetrain noise similar on both sides of the engine. How loud is this valve and is it consistent if it is a problem?
I think most of the 4.0L's are subject to some noise from the VSV valve. In looking at other boards some 3.4L guys talk about the noise too.
I noticed the noise reduction most while idling in gear and under light acceleration.
OFF TOPIC: I noticed a CounterAct rust protection in your sig. Did you do any posts on that? Have a link? Does it seem to help? Thanks.
Do you think engine heat will affect the double-sided tape?
I am not too concerned. The tape doesn't need to be 'tape' as it's pinched in place. If the heat affected the glue it wouldn't matter. As far as the tape itself is concerned: The tape is on the valve and the plastic intake manifold. It's so far away from the exhaust manifold or any portion of the metal engine that I can't imagine a scenario where you couldn't hold your hand on it, even the hottest summer day in traffic with a trailer.
Originally posted by Net4n6 I am sorry but I couldn't hear the "tic tap" sound that you mentioned above. I might have a hearing problem too.
Well your hearing is one possibility (least likely), another is your T4R doesn't do it (most likely) or possibly I'm enjoying a "placebo" high and mine is no different I'm pretty sure it did help on mine though
Because it did really help mine the question becomes should I take mine in to the dealer and make my pitch for a new VSV, hmmmm
V6 Tick Tic Tap Noise Reduced! 
I'm pretty sure it did help on mine though
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