Recent content by Damn4Runner

Could it be the vvt controller on the front of the cam acting up and not working properly? Everything else has been checked and rechecked.

Ok I have everything back together and running. I checked the ocv filter while I was in there. And switched out the ocv valve on the driver side with a new one I had purchased and dismissed as the problem. The motor was rebuilt. I don't know how tight they were on tollerences and I don't have...

okay i found a diagram with google and with the balancer at 0* ,all 4 cams check out in the correct position, could the actual vvt actuator on the bank one intake cam not be working properly. i have replaced the oil control valve and also cam position sensor. also have checked and cleaned the...

does anyone have a diagram of how the alignment marks are supoosed to be. i have the valve covers and intake off right now. tryin to find the marks on the intake cams and how they align with the exhaust cam. going to start pulling rad and front cover soon the car has a mis at idle, and is...

is there a step by step for this somewhere for this. i have read i need to pull the pan to accomplish gettin the timing housing off. is this true?

motor was a complete remanufactured motor. i bought a rebuilt because i didnt want to deal with the vvt timing etc. i am not familiar with it. what has to be removed to check the timing marks. the company i got he motor from said he just pulled the covers and was able to tell from there. it...

i have a 2004 4runner. long story as short as possible blew the head gasket at 154K, doing research here seems like i got a little farther then most. no big deal. bought a remanufactured motor because i didnt want to deal with the vvt and timing junk. motor swap was as easy and a pontiac v8...