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vacuum gauge flutter indicating now burnt exhaust valve or valves
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Normally a fluttering vacuum gauge would indicate weak valve springs or worn valve guides. Are you comsuming oil at all?
I suggest you take your truck to an engine/valvetrain-oriented shop. The dealership will no doubt have a good engine guy, and probably a Toyota-veteran engine guy at that. But that's not your only option. If you're wary of high dealership dollars, find a good indy mechanic that does engines.