1996 Toyota Avalon lifters

1996 TOYOTA AVALON
266,685 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRSCUNNINGHAM10
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My car makes a tapping noise when I accelerate. I was told it was my engine lifters. What could be done to repair this?
Oct 30, 2010 at 8:06 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Toyota's use a shim to adjust valves, it only requires removing the valve cover, but requires a special tool set.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/108325_shims_1.jpg

Oct 30, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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