Valves Ticking.., Ticking noises coming from engine. Options

[joshgarrett64]

So the ticking started about 2 or 3 months ago and i thought it was just the fact that the engine was old. Well every couple days the ticking gets louder and louder. I was started to get worried so I limit myself on driving. I've done some research on 5SFE engines and found out that I probably need to replace my shims. Although I have been searching for shims but they are hard to look for. Any place where I could find some shims? Any better ideas on how to treat this problem?

[TerryE]

So the ticking started about 2 or 3 months ago and i thought it was just the fact that the engine was old. Well every couple days the ticking gets louder and louder. I was started to get worried so I limit myself on driving. I've done some research on 5SFE engines and found out that I probably need to replace my shims. Although I have been searching for shims but they are hard to look for. Any place where I could find some shims? Any better ideas on how to treat this problem?

Yep, Toyota Dealer, about $12-14 ea. you only replace the one's you need to. If you haven't done this before, either have a mechanic do it or get the Toyota Service manual for your year, and follow the instructions to the letter. Chilton's or Haynes don't have enough info. Toyota manual (also known as the "BGB" Big Green Book) will run anywhere above $50 at the dealer-it is worth every penny. If you haven't worked on an shimmed OHC engine before it is extremely easy to ruin a cam while getting the shim out. Hope this helps. Like I before, if you haven't done one let a mechanic due it, Toyota dealer is your best bet.

[absgrafix]

does the ticking sound go away completely after adjusting the shimz?