If the cam lobes are worn out, the cam lift and duration (angle of cam rotation from opening to closing) changes and should be replaced. The clearance in the specs should still be followed. If it still makes tappet noise, the cams are either worn out or misadjusted. Or sometimes like on Toyota 22re, 22 rc or 22rte, the tappet adjusting screw end wears out and you thought the clearance was sufficient until the cams rotate. In the latter case, you replace the rocker arm adjusting screw





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