1993 Toyota Tercel valve damage

1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
114,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MIKE905
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I had my Timing Belt go out on me my car has an interference engine there is some valve knocking and when my engine gets to temp and i let it idle it starts running ruff and there are some very small back fires do you think i bent my valves or do you think i need to adjust them
Apr 26, 2009 at 2:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you replaced the belt without opening it up to inspect the valvetrain if not best check it and investigate closely sounds like you have problem in there. You can try adjusting the valve lash and see what happens.
Apr 26, 2009 at 3:10 AM
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MIKE905
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I did check it out and my valves were opening and closing smoothly i was turning the cam by hand and it was pretty smooth to so i put it all back together
Apr 26, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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MIKE905
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I also made shure I timed it perfectly so I know its not my timing job
Apr 26, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If that knocking noise is still there break it open and check thoroughly.
Apr 26, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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