hey guys,

i have a 98 gsr with 77,000+ miles on it. when i start the car, motor sounds normal..but after it is warmed up and idleing under 1000 RPM, the engine starts to tick/click whatever...do i need a valve job? sounds like its comin from the top of the motor, around the valve cover...or atleast i think it is...

i've read up about doing valve lash adjustments, is that what it really needs? im just concerned cuz i love my car. i want her purring all new and good again.

any suggestions would be most appreciated

 

I would start with a valve adjustment. It won't cost you anything to do it yourself, just a bit of time.

Feeler guages
.006
.007 I believe. Mine are different cuz of aftermarket cams.
10mm wrench, not socket wrench
and a flat head screw driver you can fit inside the wrench.
There is a how to on c-speed I believe, check it out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fergy016 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would start with a valve adjustment. It won't cost you anything to do it yourself, just a bit of time.

Feeler guages
.006
.007 I believe. Mine are different cuz of aftermarket cams.
10mm wrench, not socket wrench
and a flat head screw driver you can fit inside the wrench.
There is a how to on c-speed I believe, check it out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah thats what i was gonna say but i thought that it was .006 and .008 though

 

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yeah thats what i was gonna say but i thought that it was .006 and .008 though</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php
I was right, hehe. Sorry, just check the link. I was going off of memory and doubted myself.

 

in. .006

ex. .007-.008

i like to run them tight .006in .007ex

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fergy016 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would start with a valve adjustment. It won't cost you anything to do it yourself, just a bit of time.

Feeler guages
.006
.007 I believe. Mine are different cuz of aftermarket cams.
10mm wrench, not socket wrench
and a flat head screw driver you can fit inside the wrench.
There is a how to on c-speed I believe, check it out.</TD></TR></TABLE>


C-speed racing's tutorial.
http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php

 

good luck. make sure after engine is sitting for over night.

 

thanks for all your responses