I just replaced the head gaskets and everything went well. But I lost track of the valve buckets/shims. Normaly, I would adjust the valves myself (never done it, but it does not look too hard), but I lack the time and the shims. Since my truck was due for the Relay Rod recall, I figued I would let the dealer take care of the valves too. Dealer is Toyota of Temecula Valley. Yes I will state there name since I buy parts from them all the time and they are a good bunch.
The dealer quoted me 8 hours to do the valves? Now it takes me about 30 minutes to get eveything off and the valve covers off. Looking at the book, and with a shim set and correct SST tool in hand, I can't see it taking more then an hour to check and replace the shims. Then 30 minutes to button everything up. And I am just shade-tree with basic skills.
What is the dealer doing for the next 6 hours? Is this milking it or what?