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> Valve Adjustment - do it myself or have it done?
jbachert
post Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
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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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jbachert   Valve Adjustment - do it myself or have it done?   Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
boxsterfan   I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ...   Mar 25 2014, 11:21 AM
Elliot Cannon   To me it's not exactly difficult to do. I usu...   Mar 25 2014, 11:22 AM
tumamilhem   YES! I have been wanting to learn how to do th...   Mar 25 2014, 11:28 AM
JawjaPorsche   It did not cost much to have my capable mechanic t...   Mar 25 2014, 11:41 AM
Nozzle   I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ...   Mar 25 2014, 11:58 AM
rmital   I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ...   Mar 25 2014, 12:13 PM
tumamilhem   I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves...   Mar 25 2014, 12:16 PM
914itis   I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves...   Mar 25 2014, 01:05 PM
rmital   [quote name='rmital' post='2015841' date='Mar 25 ...   Mar 25 2014, 01:37 PM
914itis   [quote name='rmital' post='2015841' date='Mar 25...   Mar 25 2014, 01:46 PM
tumamilhem   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (an...   Mar 25 2014, 12:17 PM
Jerlle   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a...   Mar 25 2014, 12:33 PM
johnpierre   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (...   Mar 26 2014, 01:42 AM
7TPorsh   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (...   Mar 26 2014, 12:10 PM
Jerlle   How about an LA valve adjustment clinic someplace...   Mar 26 2014, 01:27 PM
rmital   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a...   Mar 25 2014, 12:41 PM
Cap'n Krusty   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a...   Mar 25 2014, 02:39 PM
ripper911   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (...   Mar 25 2014, 03:40 PM
tumamilhem   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (...   Mar 25 2014, 10:05 PM
TheWeatherMan   How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a...   Jul 4 2017, 07:15 PM
Dave_Darling   I don't know if I'm the DDD that the Cap...   Mar 25 2014, 10:09 PM
Cap'n Krusty   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? Still a DIY? Link to tips?   Mar 27 2014, 12:57 PM
Cap'n Krusty   What about for a 6? Still a DIY? Link to tips? ...   Apr 23 2014, 08:05 AM
wobbletop   What about for a 6? Still a DIY? Link to tips? ...   Apr 24 2014, 08:26 AM
Cap'n Krusty   [quote name='Cap'n Krusty' post='2028457' dat...   Apr 24 2014, 08:36 AM
wobbletop   For 4 cylinder cars, I prefer the Elring over th...   Apr 24 2014, 08:38 AM
dcheek   A tip given to me by the person that showed me how...   Mar 27 2014, 01:35 PM
rmital   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. It does not take ...   Apr 23 2014, 01:01 PM
Rand   6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 m...   Jul 7 2017, 02:32 PM
TheWeatherMan   6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 ...   Jul 7 2017, 06:05 PM


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