1990 Toyota Corolla noisy engine

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
100,109 MILES • V12 • FWD • MANUAL
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BAROY
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my engine makes sound! it keeps on ticking and ticking? please advise!!!!![img:0c57f254a6]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/280679_ToyotaAE9120Corolla5164_1.jpg[/img:0c57f254a6]
Apr 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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1990 Toyota Corolla V12 say what? V12 is this correct Check the oil pressure if okay-might want to adjust the valve lash.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_valve_2.jpg

Apr 26, 2009 at 5:40 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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V12?


The valve clearence is adjusted using adjusting shims, you need a special tool set to remove and install shims, J3341-A if memory serves.

Look at camshaft lobes for knicks, which will indicate excessive shim clearence. You may be better of just having the head rebuild.
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:00 AM