BlackTrax Valve adjustment DIY day
01-26-2011, 07:47 PM
#122
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Originally Posted by Fujin,Jan 26 2011, 12:12 AM
Hey don't laugh...Im broke 
$850 bucks in copay/ top replacement , $700 in PC replacement after the fire, and $1500 in hospital bills left me piss ass broke. Plus I'm still paying for 2 cars on insurance and an engagement ring. Next paycheck should prove a bit better.
$850 bucks in copay/ top replacement , $700 in PC replacement after the fire, and $1500 in hospital bills left me piss ass broke. Plus I'm still paying for 2 cars on insurance and an engagement ring. Next paycheck should prove a bit better.
Hospital bills, sounds all too familiar
01-27-2011, 05:35 PM
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Apparently it's not a bad idea to do at 30k. It's cheap now though and could be beneficial to you. It's cheap piece of mind and a good thing to know how to do.
You could wait and pay a lot more though and not know how to do it.
You could wait and pay a lot more though and not know how to do it.
02-01-2011, 07:47 AM
#126
^^here's an old DIY thread https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=245555
I'd say, for those mechanically inclined, that is you've may have done your own oil changes, rotated tires and/or changed out spark plugs before, I'd estimate up to 2hrs worth of work leaning over the car. The leaning over the car part of it sucks!
I'd say, for those mechanically inclined, that is you've may have done your own oil changes, rotated tires and/or changed out spark plugs before, I'd estimate up to 2hrs worth of work leaning over the car. The leaning over the car part of it sucks!
02-01-2011, 09:59 AM
#128
Yea, I've done just about everything external from the powerplant besides A/C work. Though, I have replaced the cam on my Mini before, and did the oil squirters in my AP1. Valve adjustment should be fine, just have never done it before.
02-01-2011, 10:50 AM
#129
Originally Posted by macr88,Jan 7 2011, 01:23 PM
For those who want to guarantee a gasket is waiting for them please send $26 to blacktrax@blacktrax.net be sure to include your SN. Once payment is sent I will add Gasket confirmed next to your name.
