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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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im going to be adjusting my valves today. any inputs for a noob? I am doing this for the first time ever.
for intake ill be using a gap of .254 mm and for exhaust ill be using .305 mm
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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just cheked clearances and not even .203 will go into the intake side that is soppose to be .26 +/- 2. What does this mean .? should i adjust them .?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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are the valves currently adjusted to tight?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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what engine are you adjusting valves on? there should be an underhood sticker that says WHAT YEAR the car is.

If the feeler gauge won't go in the gap, adjustment is too tight

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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also check the faqs
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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95 lx f22b2. i did the adjustment. problem was with the valve colver gasket didnt want to fit back ..
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