Busted Valve Shim bucket. Should I have made a #2 in my pants?

[suprunner]

I'm currently doing the valve clearance adjustment on my 7M. . While following the various write-ups (flat-head screwdrivers+ magnet route), I busted/chipped a piece off of my #4 cylinder (exhaust side) shim bucket.:: angry :: Each bucket has two small channels (one on each side), and I basically made one bigger. I'm assuming that I'll need to replace this. . .? Will this require me to remove the cam? If so, what do I need to look out for? Will all of the valves jump out at me? Will this make it easier to do the rest of the clearances?

Thank you,


Greg

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Just follow the TSRM. All the steps are in there. No, the valves will not jump out at you. They will rise as you loosen the cam.

 

[GrimJack]

Just don't turn the head upside down with the cams out...

The buckets are part number 13751-16010, should be about $12 from the dealer. Or find someone around you with some spares... I've got lots, if you were local you could have 'em for free.

 

[suprunner]

Just follow the TSRM. All the steps are in there. No, the valves will not jump out at you. They will rise as you loosen the cam.

Thanks for the advice. Calmed me down.

 

[suprunner]

Just don't turn the head upside down with the cams out...

The buckets are part number 13751-16010, should be about $12 from the dealer. Or find someone around you with some spares... I've got lots, if you were local you could have 'em for free.

Thanks! Fortunately, I pulled three buckets with the sixteen shims that I got from a Celica at a U-Pull-it. $6 for sixteen shims and three buckets... I think I did okay!