thanks man sounds like you know your stuff. I think they did say the exhaust leak was near the manifold. The rotted steering boot you speak of where is that man? And yes I am anal can't help it. I had to other 3.4 tacoma and they did not tick like this. Wonder if the injectors are louder than usual. Truck has 180K. I just took it to another mechanic and he said it is very slight valve tick and not even anything to worry about. He is going to do the cv's but he said not to worry or do anything else. What do you think? Should I still do the valve adj and the timing belt with the toy dealer for 700? Appreciate your help. I just bought this truck after looking for one of these for a long time so I would like to keep. I don't want to get to anal but it just doesnt seem like I should be driving around if the valves need adjustment.
thanks man