Toyota 3RZ-FE Valve Adjustment

[mtbtim]

Hey Dudes,
[MENTION=148218]JZiggy[/MENTION], [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have a good one for you. If you ever wanted to know how to do a valve adjustment for a Toyota dual overhead cam engine, this video will show you the steps required. Even though this job was done on a 4 cylinder 3RZ, the techniques and procedures we share would be very similar to the V6 5VZ-FE. The main differences would be the amount of labor involved to get the valve covers off and then which valves you can check when you're at TDC for the #1 cylinder and then which ones you would check after rotating the engine 360 degrees. If you have the FSM for your rig, it will spell out the required steps.

We do plan on doing a valve clearance check and adjustment for the 5VZ-FE in the near future. My 2000 with approximately 190k miles will be the guinea pig. So stay tuned for that video.

Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!

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[gamefreakgc]

I've done way too many valve adjustments for my own good. If you need any tips for the 5VZ-FE let me know...

Also, a lot of Toyota dealers carry a box o' shims, just ask for one of the techs of the parts guys are clueless. The thickness of the shim is printed on the shim in MM, I find it easiest to measure it all in MM for that reason. The shim thickness goes up in .05 mm steps so figuring out the replacement shim size is very simple that way.

Anywho, great job on this video. Valve adjustments scare a lot of people away because they are afraid they will mess up their engine, I've even had dealers shy away from doing one citing it's too much work.

 

[mtbtim]

I've done way too many valve adjustments for my own good. If you need any tips for the 5VZ-FE let me know...

Also, a lot of Toyota dealers carry a box o' shims, just ask for one of the techs of the parts guys are clueless. The thickness of the shim is printed on the shim in MM, I find it easiest to measure it all in MM for that reason. The shim thickness goes up in .05 mm steps so figuring out the replacement shim size is very simple that way.

Anywho, great job on this video. Valve adjustments scare a lot of people away because they are afraid they will mess up their engine, I've even had dealers shy away from doing one citing it's too much work.

Thanks for the tips Jerod. Yes, please PM me or respond here with anything you want to share with me for the 5VZ because Jordan and I will be doing this fairly soon, within the next couple months.

 

[Kanoe]

Very good to see. This is an important topic on the 3rz which does need checking.

This is an expensive job at a mechanics, but it can be done at home. This video will help more of us feel comfortable doing so. Thanks.

 

[kolelt]

This is a really good one Tim. Please do make a video for the 5vzfe.

 

[JMat]

Great video Tim... Looking forward to the 5VZ-FE video as mine need adjusting soon. I've read that the rear most valves are the tough ones on the V6 so I'm looking forward to some tips and tricks.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Good video. Couple tips for the 3rz guys. I use a cheap dental pick to pop the shim. It gets under with a lot less force. Also if you have a skinnier magnet that also helps a ton when doing this. Below are links to tools that don't cost a ton but save a lot of time

Ullman PH 4 Hook and Pick Set - High Carbon Polished Steel Hand Tools with Aluminum Handles. Workshop Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z67WV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I61GCbWV2475E

The angle pick would probably be the most helpful. When I got my dental pick it was pretty hefty and made me wonder if it was meant more for cleaning carbon off of guns

This is the magnet I have and use routinely for this job.

MAG-MATE 900WF Bendable Magnetic Pickup, 25" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0HKTG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H81GCbX0Q54VS

I check my valves every 20-30k. It might be a little odd but it keeps me on top of the clearances and it's easy to check too.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

 

[mtbtim]

Good video. Couple tips for the 3rz guys. I use a cheap dental pick to pop the shim. It gets under with a lot less force. Also if you have a skinnier magnet that also helps a ton when doing this. Below are links to tools that don't cost a ton but save a lot of time

Ullman PH 4 Hook and Pick Set - High Carbon Polished Steel Hand Tools with Aluminum Handles. Workshop Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z67WV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I61GCbWV2475E

The angle pick would probably be the most helpful. When I got my dental pick it was pretty hefty and made me wonder if it was meant more for cleaning carbon off of guns

This is the magnet I have and use routinely for this job.

MAG-MATE 900WF Bendable Magnetic Pickup, 25" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0HKTG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H81GCbX0Q54VS

I check my valves every 20-30k. It might be a little odd but it keeps me on top of the clearances and it's easy to check too.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Thanks for the suggested tools and links. I ordered both.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I have to ask why Jordan has a cage with a quart of Valvoline in it? Does he burn oil? Nice video. Also jealous of the clean garage there.

Valve adjusting needs to be done but rarely is. Even on lawnmowers it can make a world of difference.

 

[VernySanders]

I just watched this yesterday and wondered if you would come out with one of a 5Vz, thanks Tim! I've watched almost every video you have In preperation for a huge restore I'm planning this spring on my 2000 SR5 249k miles. (Waiting till spring because I live in Michigan or else I'd be wrenching already lol). One of the things I'm going to do now is check the valves!

 

[JZiggy]

I have to ask why Jordan has a cage with a quart of Valvoline in it? Does he burn oil? Nice video. Also jealous of the clean garage there.

Valve adjusting needs to be done but rarely is. Even on lawnmowers it can make a world of difference.

Force of habit from the old 4Runner 22RE days to always have a quart handy. My 3RZ doesn’t burn any oil.

I keep oil check rags in that basket and occasionally heat up burritos

 

[LittleCaesar]

Looks great Jordan. Can’t wait for Tim’ valve job video on his 5vz.

 

[mtbtim]

I just watched this yesterday and wondered if you would come out with one of a 5Vz, thanks Tim! I've watched almost every video you have In preperation for a huge restore I'm planning this spring on my 2000 SR5 249k miles. (Waiting till spring because I live in Michigan or else I'd be wrenching already lol). One of the things I'm going to do now is check the valves!

I promise we will make this video. Jordan and I will team up again and getter dun.

 

[Pyral]

I just did the measurements for exhaust valves on cylinders 3 and 1 and intake 1 and 2. For those measurements I could use the dots on the back of the cam gear to make sure I was at tdc.

I just turned the crankshaft 360 degrees to do the rest of the measurements. There wont be any dots the gear to confirm correct position, only the mark on the pully.

I had an extension resting in cylinder one when I was at TDC and I sharpied it where the top of the spark plug tube was, I did this again after rotating 360 degrees and the height is the same. Should cylinder 1 be at the same height after turning 360 degrees?

 

[JZiggy]

I just did the measurements for exhaust valves on cylinders 3 and 1 and intake 1 and 2. For those measurements I could use the dots on the back of the cam gear to make sure I was at tdc.

I just turned the crankshaft 360 degrees to do the rest of the measurements. There wont be any dots the gear to confirm correct position, only the mark on the pully.

I had an extension resting in cylinder one when I was at TDC and I sharpied it where the top of the spark plug tube was, I did this again after rotating 360 degrees and the height is the same. Should cylinder 1 be at the same height after turning 360 degrees?

Each cylinder goes through an entire rotation in 360 degrees of the crankshaft. The camshafts make an entire rotation in 720 degrees of crankshaft motion.