Setting valve lash, 1st timers experience |
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Setting valve lash, 1st timers experience |
emerygt350 |
Jun 15 2022, 03:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,410 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
The one job I have not done yet. The car is running perfectly, quiet, smooth, lots of power, but it hasn't been done since I bought it last year and the previous owner passed away back in 2017 (sat for years). There was all kinds of strange stuff from the interim when the family was trying to get it going again to sell so I seriously doubt they did anything like set the lash.
I have probably put 3000 miles on it. Some autocross, mostly just twisties in the hills and mountains. It's running so well, and the valve covers are not leaking... Should I check it? I have the extra thick gaskets from 914rubber sitting there waiting. |
Van B |
Jun 17 2022, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,616 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Flaca, just remember that the manual says the shim should slide in easily.
So, the art here is making sure you have the shim in straight so you’re not inducing drag by inserting at an angle. This is the part to take your time on and measure several times. Even so, it’s not a hard task and pretty rewarding. |
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