I noticed yesterday, that after a few minutes at idle my low milage Toyota pick up should puff blue smoke when I pull away.
I guess after 30 years, the valve seals have become hard. No suppize there.
I think this is sorting I would like to address before winter, as I do not have the use of an indoor garage.
My options are.
1) just replace the valve seals.
But on a 22 R engine, this means removing the cyl head bolts. Even if I replace the bolts after adding spacers (to maintain head pressure) I run the risk of blowing a head gasket.
2) Bite the bullet and remove the head. Then I may as well Lap the valves and replace the timing chain at the same time.
I know #2 is the right way to go, I just don't have the gumption to get that far into it right now.
Just sitting here turning options over in my head. Any thoughts guys?
I guess after 30 years, the valve seals have become hard. No suppize there.
I think this is sorting I would like to address before winter, as I do not have the use of an indoor garage.
My options are.
1) just replace the valve seals.
But on a 22 R engine, this means removing the cyl head bolts. Even if I replace the bolts after adding spacers (to maintain head pressure) I run the risk of blowing a head gasket.
2) Bite the bullet and remove the head. Then I may as well Lap the valves and replace the timing chain at the same time.
I know #2 is the right way to go, I just don't have the gumption to get that far into it right now.
Just sitting here turning options over in my head. Any thoughts guys?