1FZFE Cylinder Head Rebuild - Install Camshafts, Buckets & Shims + Cam Gear Alignment

In this video, we move deeper into the reassembly of the 1FZ-FE cylinder head on my 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (FZJ80). After installing the valves, springs, and retainers in the last episode, it’s time to tackle the valvetrain setup.

We’ll cover:
Installing the camshafts, buckets, and shims
Checking and adjusting the clearance between cams and shims
Aligning the intake and exhaust cam gears for proper timing

This is one of the most important steps in getting your 1FZ-FE running smoothly. Proper camshaft installation and clearance adjustment ensures reliability, performance, and long engine life.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Correct order and placement for camshafts, buckets, and shims
How to measure and adjust valve clearances
Tips for avoiding mistakes during cam gear alignment

Some helpful tools you might want:
Feeler gauges to measure the clearance: https://amzn.to/4oBiNBn
Angled feeler gauges (some people prefer these over the flat ones): https://amzn.to/45ozAQB


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