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CJ3Flyr
10-19-2008, 09:43 AM
How'd you like that title? It's all about the search :rofl: On that subject if this is a total duplicate that I missed I apologize.

A great thank-you to PhilC64 at the Blue FJC forum. I just did this ‘valve isolation’ trick and it made a real difference! :thumbup: Make no mistake, the 4.0L is a loud (in a mechanical sense) engine. This mod helped mine though.



The 1st pic is for general orientation. The only things you need are: A couple of o-rings, some double-sided sticky foam tape and a dab of the weak threadlock adhesive. I used a dab of silicone sealant.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CJ3Flyr/TickOrientation.jpg


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CJ3Flyr/TickTape.jpg


Next is the valve removed. It’s a single bolt that uses a 10mm socket and a short extension. Use a small dab of threadlock as you won't be tightening the bolt as much (to avoid crushing the o-ring and defeating the purpose of the o-rings).


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CJ3Flyr/Ticko-ring.jpg

Hope this helps you too…

Robinhood4x4
10-20-2008, 06:49 AM
Nice write up. What does that valve do?

CJ3Flyr
10-20-2008, 09:39 AM
It's a VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve) for the vapor purge system.

slosurfer
10-20-2008, 10:08 AM
Oh man, now I have to go see if I have a "Tick Tic Tap" on my wife's tacoma. I think we have more of a "Tap Tic Tap Tick" though. :laugh:


Seriously though I'm going to check it out. Thanks! :thumbup: