Recent content by 4x4orbust

I have not tried adjusting the valves yet. I’m going to check clearances Friday after work

Recently had a rough idle/ initial startup issue. Checked compression and cyl 1,2,&4 are 215 psi. Cyl 3 is 80 psi. Leak down shows bad exhaust valve. I have not checked valve clearances yet but I’ve been driving with this issues for 10-20kmiles so head is probably cracked and toast...

Started removing things to replace my water pump and found the harmonic balancer separated from the rubber. Good news is it's not the water pump, bad news is it's not the water pump. Lol What Methods do you use to retorque the harmonic bolt to 220 ft lbs? My torque wrench only goes to 75 ft...

Thank you! Anything else I should address or change while I'm doing the water pump?

I have a little issue going on with my 3rz. (105000 miles) Weird grinding/ squeeling noise from the front of the motor. I have a video, just don't know how to post it here. Maybe this will work? Security Check Pulling the belts and the noise stopped once I got the alternator belt off. So...

Will that soak into the rust or just sit on top of it?

So I have rust inside my frame, it's flaking, but I've been throughout the whole frame with a ball peen hammer and haven't found any soft spots yet. What can I use to spray inside the frame to Stop or slow down the rust? I'm thinking motor or bar chain oil because I can't prep the inside at...