[JRovezzi]

I recently purchased a used 204 Sequoia with 86,000 miles and am also hearing the same "lifter noise". I brought it back to the Toyota dealership where purchased and the mechanic who worked on it stated on the repair ticket that,"there were no abnormal sounds after start up". And that, "Injectors are sounding off and clicking (normal) and the EVAP purge vacuum switching valve is clicking a few moments after start-up". He ALSO ADDED, " All Toyota V8's exibit" Clatter on cold start-up and it's due to piston design....Most will make some noise cold and gradually go away as it warms up". My engine exibits the same clicking sound not only when cold, but after fully warm as well.... I hear no difference in either side of the V8 valves, sounds the same, warm or cold. Still not convinced that this is normal, especially after seeing the tech bulliten for valve clearence adjuistments for this engine, sure its a big job, possibly a grand or more, maybe thats why the dealership is proned to tell us its normal. Another dead givaway is the manual states that an inspection of the valve clearences are due at 60,000 miles. Another Toyota dealer service center told me that this is a generic service reminder and covers all of the Toyota's in there line. I also went and found another used Toyota from another dealer (2003 Sequoia) and it had the same clicking noise, I heard two different sounds, 1) the injectors sounding, and 2), the lifters tapping. I opened the oil filler cap and stuck my ear near this area and heard the tapping sound (loud) coming from inside the valve cover. HAS ANYONE OUT THERE EVER HAD THEIR TOYOTA V8 VALVES ADJUSTED????????????????????? PLEASE RESPOND