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| jbachert |
 Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 15,329 Region Association: North East States  |
I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves were last done by Tony at Translog in York (by the previous owner of the car).
I guess it is time to adjust the valves. So....is it a giant pain in the ass to do myself or should I have it done? I am not worried about my mechanical skills - just wondering how frustrating of a job it is. Any advice would be appreciated! |
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| tumamilhem |
Mar 25 2014, 12:17 PM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
How long would it take an experienced mechanic (anybody here who does it) a valve adjustment on a /4?
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| Jerlle |
Mar 25 2014, 12:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 26-December 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,799 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM)  How long would it take an experienced mechanic (anybody here who does it) a valve adjustment on a /4? I usually give myself 45 minutes to do it but I have a cramped working area. If the fan is already marked for TDC it should only take about 20 minutes max as far as I can tell. If anyone is near the LA area and needs help let me know. It is a very easy job to do. Once you've done it a couple times it will become a breeze. |
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| 7TPorsh |
Mar 26 2014, 12:10 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Jerlle @ Mar 25 2014, 11:33 AM) QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM) How long would it take an experienced mechanic (anybody here who does it) a valve adjustment on a /4? I usually give myself 45 minutes to do it but I have a cramped working area. If the fan is already marked for TDC it should only take about 20 minutes max as far as I can tell. If anyone is near the LA area and needs help let me know. It is a very easy job to do. Once you've done it a couple times it will become a breeze. How about an LA valve adjustment clinic someplace??? Bring Your Own JackStands I'd contribute a few bucks for the lesson and some barbequed animal muscles. |
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| Jerlle |
Mar 26 2014, 01:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 26-December 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,799 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Mar 26 2014, 11:10 AM) How about an LA valve adjustment clinic someplace??? Bring Your Own JackStands I'd contribute a few bucks for the lesson and some barbequed animal muscles. I'd help out with it. We should find out how many people would actually attend in order to pick the right venue to do it in. |
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jbachert Valve Adjustment - do it myself or have it done? Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
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I don't know if I'm the DDD that the Cap... Mar 26 2014, 03:46 PM Rand It's not hard. Depends. And I mean diapers. Mar 26 2014, 02:18 AM jbachert I think I will jack it up and take a look at it fr... Mar 26 2014, 07:09 AM Philip W.
I think I will jack it up and take a look at it f... Mar 26 2014, 07:31 AM Millerwelds It is easy. Krusty's method is foolproof and q... Mar 26 2014, 08:34 AM lsintampa With what you say about your mech skills - this is... Mar 26 2014, 08:38 AM ThePaintedMan :agree:
You can, and should do this. I always th... Mar 26 2014, 11:07 AM rjames Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down o... Mar 26 2014, 01:23 PM Jerlle
Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down ... Mar 26 2014, 01:29 PM JawjaPorsche
Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down... Mar 26 2014, 02:13 PM The Cabinetmaker Like jawja said, shop towel. Or, use a screw drive... Mar 26 2014, 03:39 PM Cap'n Krusty I'll do a training session. Gimme good notice... Mar 26 2014, 03:50 PM ripper911 Don't forget, you have to do the adjustment wh... Mar 27 2014, 05:05 AM rosenfe im searching for cap'ns valve adjustment diy,c... Mar 27 2014, 10:46 AM Cevan
im searching for cap'ns valve adjustment diy,... Mar 27 2014, 11:40 AM wobbletop What about for a 6?
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What about for a 6?
Still a DIY? Link to tips?
... Apr 23 2014, 08:05 AM wobbletop
What about for a 6?
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... Apr 24 2014, 08:26 AM Cap'n Krusty
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A tip given to me by the person that showed me ho... Mar 27 2014, 02:37 PM johnpierre hey everyone
I just wanted to give props to Jerl... Apr 22 2014, 04:12 PM stugray Actually the best feeler gauge is the "Go/No-... Apr 23 2014, 07:21 AM Vacca Rabite The Krusty way is the best way.
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