jdmsir4dr

im wondering how do i kno if i need a valve adjustment .my boy told me dat i need one becase when u have the hood open and listen clearly u hear like a tinking noise but its not real loud its low..i think its cuz it has headers any help

boxeocampeon

could also be a blown head. u have an white smoke coming out the exhaust or any oil in your coolant?

jdmsir4dr

no oil in the coolant..no white smoke besides when u turn on the car in the am to warm it up

Rok_Stok

When I had a z6 my valves ticked. So I adjusted them and it went away. It's one of the easiest engines to adjust valves on. The end.

jdmsir4dr

good looks i guess ama bring it to the shop to do dat

Rok_Stok

Or get some vice grips, a 10mm deep socket, a flathead screwdriver, feeler gauge set, and do it yourself. There are write-ups all over the internet how to do this. Save your money and get smarter about cars.

boxeocampeon

okay sounds like a valve adjustment then

gen2tegboi

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HiProfile

If they are loose, you are loosing power since your valves aren't opening up 100%. You'd see better power, less vibration, and better gas milage. Less noise is a fringe benefit...

If you're not that skilled with motors, you may want to take it in. It's not hard, but neither is overtorquing and snapping a lifter. Not a fun thing to fix.

Rok_Stok

That's true, instead of making 100whp you could be making 101whp. Good point.

lastresort576

Make sure when you do this the engine is completely cold otherwise it wont be accurate.

tito87

Think I'll be needing to adjust mine as well.