Ragingazn

hey guys
i think i need a vavle adjustment, the s ddoesnt seem as fast as it could be. how much would it cost if i bring it to a mechanic?? is it a hard or long job???
oh i was reading a while ago someone knew how to do it here on the board... i guess i could be the test car??
thanks
joe

AZSnake

I have friends that do valve adustments, but I wouldn't do it on your own unless someone shows you first. I've seen it done, but with my luck I would be completly out of spec.

Ragingazn

yea thats what i was thining... ive never done it before but i'm pretty handy when it comes to engines and everything. i wonder what it would run ..... i'm prob way out of spec right now...
joe

dreamgetter1

I had a step by step but it has been wiped out by the thread starter? I'd be willing to help you with this, I'll see if I can dig up some info.
Tools required for the job:

*Helm official service manual, 2002 Edition
*3/8" Torque Wrench, should handle at least 25 N*m.
*3/8" Ratchet Wrench.
*3/8" Socket Extender, 6" Long.
*10mm Socket (3/8").
*5mm Hex Blade (Allen Key) on a 3/8" socket.
*5/8" Spark Plug tool, should have rubber grommet deep inside to hold plug tip. For 3/8" Wrench.
*19mm Box Wrench with 12 "teeth".
*Thickness gages, .008", .009", .010", .011", bent at about 90

seminole2001

Yo Scott you could have split this 1 BIG post into 36 small ones. Yea I know I'm an A$$ . I'd be up for a Valve Tech Day!

Ragingazn

damn i'd be up for that too^^^^^ i'll be the donor car... and everyone can lend a hand please?!?!

dreamgetter1

PM Walkabt and see if he can start one up, maybe do a poll or something.

Waterbug

My S has seemed a little slower lately too, but I think it is just the hot weather

seminole2001

Intake will fix that .

Doc

A blower would fix it even more.

JJ