 Valve Adjustment - do it myself or have it done? |
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| stugray |
 Apr 23 2014, 07:21 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None  |
Actually the best feeler gauge is the "Go/No-Go" style.
It leaves nothing to "guess" if the feeler is tight enough or not. I bought a brand new set at my FLAPS and then installed Jakes pushrods, so I dont need feeler gauges anymore.... |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 23 2014, 08:05 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(wobbletop @ Mar 27 2014, 11:57 AM)  What about for a 6? Still a DIY? Link to tips? You do a 6 the same way. Even easier, because you can actually see the cam lobes. The Cap'n |
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| VaccaRabite |
Apr 23 2014, 01:01 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,420 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The Krusty way is the best way.
It does not take long. You do not need to remove the heater boxes. You do have to trust what your fingers and feeler gauge are telling you, though. It's a task that builds self confidence! Zach |
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| wobbletop |
Apr 24 2014, 08:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,335 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 23 2014, 10:05 AM) QUOTE(wobbletop @ Mar 27 2014, 11:57 AM) What about for a 6? Still a DIY? Link to tips? You do a 6 the same way. Even easier, because you can actually see the cam lobes. The Cap'n Thanks! Next question is are there preferences for valve cover gaskets? I assume they have to be replaced everytime. Probably as open ended question as what type of oil or brand of tires do you like. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 24 2014, 08:36 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(wobbletop @ Apr 24 2014, 07:26 AM) QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 23 2014, 10:05 AM) QUOTE(wobbletop @ Mar 27 2014, 11:57 AM) What about for a 6? Still a DIY? Link to tips? You do a 6 the same way. Even easier, because you can actually see the cam lobes. The Cap'n Thanks! Next question is are there preferences for valve cover gaskets? I assume they have to be replaced everytime. Probably as open ended question as what type of oil or brand of tires do you like. For 4 cylinder cars, I prefer the Elring over the Sabo (which is probably toe only other brand available). I replace them when they're no longer soft, and I glue them to the valve covers with Gasgacinch. Some folks grease the head side, but I've never found that to be particularly necessary. The Cap'n |
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| wobbletop |
Apr 24 2014, 08:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,335 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 24 2014, 10:36 AM) For 4 cylinder cars, I prefer the Elring over the Sabo (which is probably toe only other brand available). I replace them when they're no longer soft, and I glue them to the valve covers with Gasgacinch. Some folks grease the head side, but I've never found that to be particularly necessary. The Cap'n And for a six with turbo valve covers... |
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| TheWeatherMan |
Jul 4 2017, 07:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-July 17 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 21,222 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Mar 25 2014, 02:17 PM) How long would it take an experienced mechanic (anybody here who does it) a valve adjustment on a /4? it took me roughly 6 hours to go through the whole process, reading up on it, finding TDC, marking the flywheel, then double and triple checking measurements. Once I was done the car stopped backfiring and had zero hesitation through each gear. |
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| Rand |
Jul 7 2017, 02:32 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 minutes start to finish. Interesting seeing so many ancient threads drudged up lately.
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| TheWeatherMan |
Jul 7 2017, 06:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-July 17 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 21,222 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 7 2017, 04:32 PM) 6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 minutes start to finish. Interesting seeing so many ancient threads drudged up lately. After figuring out the process and marking the flywheel I could probably do it in about an hour or so dwell and timing on the car seems to be ok. No mark on the fan for TDC or 27 degree BTDC...need to figure this out |
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