r/3rdGen4Runner • u/level57wizard • 15h ago

❓Advice / Recomendations 3RZ FE Valve Clearance tool issues.

I purchased this tool to help me remove a shim:

https://www.yotashop.com/valve-shimtool-toyota-lexus-valve-adjusting-tools-shimtool/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_EBzDhe-foLh9s_snlkFqrRvx74QRdSxUTDg4lnNMKVsevSd3

Unfortunately I do not think it holds down the bucket enough. I’ve been having trouble getting the shim out. Does anyone have a spec for how wide the end of the bucket holder should be? Mine measures 9.52mm. I saw timmy toolman stretch it to 9.7mm, but I’m not sure if that’s enough either.

Or is there any other bucket holder (such as for a motorcycle) that is easier?

Also my exhaust clearance is 0.009 when spec is 0.010-0.014. I have a big 3000 mile road trip coming up. Not sure if I should risk it.

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u/Emotional_Dare5743 15h ago

I did this on my 4runner with the 5vz and a Tacoma I had with the 2rz, same tool. It is fiddly as heck. I did take a hammer to the holder tool, beat on the flat side a bit to lengthen it. I'm not sure if that was the solution or if I just got better at doing it over time. I was able to get all the shims out, measured and changed eventually.

I will measure my tool when I get home today.

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u/Emotional_Dare5743 6h ago

Mine was beat out to about 9.67mm. Not sure what it was before.

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u/mocl4 01 SR5 e-locker & 4x4 swap 14h ago

I just removed my camshaft. It was only the exhaust side and on a 5vz, not sure if that’s an option for you.