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Nov 16, 2002 | 05:07 PM

Bbasso

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Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job...

It went real smooth and no problems. I must say the motor has never sounded so responsive

When it stops raining here when that is its beyond me I'll take the biotch out for a run.
all the exhausts were loose and the intakes were still factory spec from when I bought the car.......

later.

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:09 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

You just saved yourself $100 from having the dealer do it.

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:12 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Tweakmeister)

I know, cause I don't have the $100 to spare... I asked and they said it would take them a day or two- blah me took only 40 min.

Me smart them stupid.

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:12 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

Good job

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:13 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (B2FiNiTY)

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Good job

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:14 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

They need a day or two to let the engine cool down.

I have to do mine too. Got to buy the right tool though.

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:15 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (GSRrR)

I used the car last night and then I waited till the last second before dinner and then did the job. My dad was rather pissed I did not cook so he went out and bought KFC for us... somethings work out better if ya lollygag

And having the right tool IS the ONLY way To do iT! don't even attempt without it, your life will be over and probably your vavles too

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Nov 16, 2002 | 05:19 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

lollygaggin'

I just did a valve adj. on my ride too. Who knew there was a sweet exhaust sound beneath all that ticking!

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:23 PM

GSRrR

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (BimmerSteven)

Do everyone use the snap-on tool? Harbor Freight tools have a set for only $15. Not sure about the quality though.

Nov 16, 2002 | 05:29 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (GSRrR)

sorry i didnt read the full thread

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Nov 16, 2002 | 05:44 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (GSRrR)

I bought my tool from the Mac tool truck. Brand, Unknown but looks and feels real solid.

Nov 16, 2002 | 07:33 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

good job meng

Nov 16, 2002 | 08:06 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (cr00klyn718)

Nov 16, 2002 | 08:11 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (GSRrR)

are the snap on tool and the harborfreight tool the same? which one is better?

Nov 16, 2002 | 08:12 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (stRtypR25)

Rob....we need a mini-meet next time over Marc's shop.
Kyle and Oscar would like to talk to you....

Nov 16, 2002 | 09:32 PM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job...

Snap on and Harbor Freight is the same. I use the Harbor Freight and it's worked great.

Nov 17, 2002 | 09:39 AM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (Bbasso)

Can you give instructions and tools needed to do this job? I'l like to be able to do this some time.

Nov 17, 2002 | 09:49 AM

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Re: Back to basics of ITR forum... Just finished my 30k Vavle job... (George Knighton)

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Just curious...do they cost the same?

No, Snap On is over $40 and the Harbor Freight is under $20. The design of the tool is the same. I'm sure Snap On is better quality and all but since the design of the tool is the same and it doesn't really get put under any hard stress I couldn't justify spending the extra for it.