valve adjustments

kbrassfi · Jan 15th, 2003, 02:12 AM

I was in my engine compartment the other day and my engine was sounding like the valves need adjusting I am at 102,000 and since I have had car have not had this done is this something that is easy or something I should have someone else do? thanks for the help also if it is something I can do if any of you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it

**wes** · Jan 15th, 2003, 07:25 AM

WHile it can be done it is not easy. The adjustments are made vis shims with the valve train assembeled, this takes some special tools and time. CHeck out the FSM for the procedure to see if it;s something you want to tackle.

Sethticlees · Jan 17th, 2003, 12:36 AM

I read the FSM and yes the procedures looks intimidating.

I'm just wondering has anybody done it?

If so, would you mind sharing your experience with the rest of us?

Seth

javierb14 · Jan 17th, 2003, 12:50 AM

this may be helpful
http://www.sr20development.com/Instr...ALL-GA16DE.PDF

**wes** · Jan 17th, 2003, 06:31 PM

ALthough the factory manual has a different way of checking tolerances. JWT provides cold tolerances while the FSM provides hot tolerances. YOu can remove and adjust the shims with the valvetrain assembeled, it is outlined in the FS and requires some special tools.

kbrassfi · Jan 19th, 2003, 04:09 AM

thanks guys I appreciate it, this at least gives me a starting point if I decide to do it myself or not