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1997 Toyota Tacoma Just Had Head Rebuilt Had Bad Exhaust Valves Truck Starts

1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
136 MILES
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Just had head rebuilt,had bad exhaust valves., truck starts and runs ,but it ticks re3al bad and has a hard time staying at idle, checked oil pressure, fuel powder ect. Could they have not adjusted the valves right????
Mar 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is what it sounds like. I would take it back and have them readjust.
Mar 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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RANDICO
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If the timing belt was off its mark the valve would tick real bad, and have a hard time staying at idle, The lifter lash adjustment can be off. and this can be the valve not adjusted properly
Mar 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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