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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

09-02-2008, 12:19 PM

Replies: 27

Tips on Valve adjustment

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Posted By GasSavers_Hal9000

Kinda depends on the design of the engine really....

Kinda depends on the design of the engine really. This is a problem with my old (1985) mercedes. Couple it with timing chain wear and you have a recipe for disaster...

Old VW's and Porsche's...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

08-27-2008, 07:55 PM

Replies: 27

Tips on Valve adjustment

Views: 8,225

Posted By GasSavers_Hal9000

Check your owners manual for scheduled...

Check your owners manual for scheduled maintenance or call the local dealership. It should tell you. I've seen recommendations that vary anywhere from every 3000 miles, to 15000 miles to 50000...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

08-27-2008, 03:47 PM

Replies: 27

Tips on Valve adjustment

Views: 8,225

Posted By GasSavers_Hal9000

No problem. I wasn't trying to be snippy or...

No problem. I wasn't trying to be snippy or anything. Just making the point so some of the less mechanically inclined viewers wouldn't get confused (Imagine trying to adjust valves when the...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

08-27-2008, 11:30 AM

Replies: 27

Tips on Valve adjustment

Views: 8,225

Posted By GasSavers_Hal9000

Jay, American V-configuration engines can (and...

Jay, American V-configuration engines can (and some should) be adjusted while running since the adjuster is also the rocker arm retaining nut and doesn't move with the rocker arm. Hondas and other...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

08-27-2008, 06:48 AM

Replies: 27

Tips on Valve adjustment

Views: 8,225

Posted By GasSavers_Hal9000

I haven't heard anybody mention it yet so.... ...

I haven't heard anybody mention it yet so....

Check (and double check) the valve clearances first. It's not guaranteed that 100% of them will need adjustment. The last time I ran my valves, only...

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