Hello,
as part of my next valve adjustment I'd like to replace the valve adjustment screws (my mechanic said my screws may be worn out unevenly). They are the 8mm ones.
My choices at Pelican seem to be made by Dansk ($2.50 ea), Kolb ($6.50 ea), or Porsche ($14.50 ea). Does anyone have experience with the Dansk ones? Is it justified to pay 3 or 5 times more for the other brands?
Also, how can I check if the ones I have are really worn out? Maybe I don't really need to replace them at all?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
A.
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Kolb is the original supplier if that makes any difference.
the factory ones have a better finish on them
Hello,
as part of my next valve adjustment I'd like to replace the valve adjustment screws (my mechanic said my screws may be worn out unevenly). They are the 8mm ones.
My choices at Pelican seem to be made by Dansk ($2.50 ea), Kolb ($6.50 ea), or Porsche ($14.50 ea). Does anyone have experience with the Dansk ones? Is it justified to pay 3 or 5 times more for the other brands?
Also, how can I check if the ones I have are really worn out? Maybe I don't really need to replace them at all?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
A.
QUOTE(andreic @ Oct 16 2019, 10:28 AM) 
Hello,
as part of my next valve adjustment I'd like to replace the valve adjustment screws (my mechanic said my screws may be worn out unevenly). They are the 8mm ones.
My choices at Pelican seem to be made by Dansk ($2.50 ea), Kolb ($6.50 ea), or Porsche ($14.50 ea). Does anyone have experience with the Dansk ones? Is it justified to pay 3 or 5 times more for the other brands?
Also, how can I check if the ones I have are really worn out? Maybe I don't really need to replace them at all?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
A.
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Oct 17 2019, 09:06 AM)
the factory ones have a better finish on them
QUOTE(andreic @ Oct 16 2019, 10:28 AM)
Hello,
as part of my next valve adjustment I'd like to replace the valve adjustment screws (my mechanic said my screws may be worn out unevenly). They are the 8mm ones.
My choices at Pelican seem to be made by Dansk ($2.50 ea), Kolb ($6.50 ea), or Porsche ($14.50 ea). Does anyone have experience with the Dansk ones? Is it justified to pay 3 or 5 times more for the other brands?
Also, how can I check if the ones I have are really worn out? Maybe I don't really need to replace them at all?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
A.
Some say the cheap ones wear quickly due to incorrect hardening.
My money would be n Kolb.
The original metallurgy is important. I can machine an adjusting screw inexpensively, the cost is in the material and hardening. With the price Dansk has, I'm wondering the country of origin.
The original metallurgy is important. I can machine an adjusting screw inexpensively, the cost is in the material and hardening. With the price Dansk has, I'm wondering the country of origin.
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