Can poorly adjusted valves cause higher engine temps? |
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Can poorly adjusted valves cause higher engine temps? |
moneysmarts |
May 11 2015, 12:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 2-March 04 From: Central Massachusetts Member No.: 1,745 Region Association: None |
Just adjusted the valves on my '74 2.0 FI
Now oil temp gauge is creeping toward the red zone. I'm never certain how much drag is correct on the feeler gauge, but I think i'm pretty close to .006 intake and .008exhaust. It's not the first time I've done it, but I never feel like I'm 100% dead nuts when I finish. Could a little deviation result in a hotter engine? Thanks |
Ferg |
May 11 2015, 12:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
I'd start with the basics... timing, dwell ect.
Anything getting close to the red on a "small red zone" gauge is to hot. IIRC needle at the begining of the "m" on the TEMP is 220ish, if it's on the other side of the M getting close to the "P" that's 240-50 ish. So yes, to warm. If it has been rock steady before, retrace your steps after confirming timing ect. It's been my experience that nearly all stock 2.0s will run 230 on highway or summer, without a cooler. Buy a lazer temp gauge, it's your best friend unless you have been living in blissful ignorance of how hot the car really runs. Then those lazer pointers are evil and will make u spend money on oil coolers. |
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