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Old 01-01-2002, 04:57 PM
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For the actual valve adjustment, besides the usual screwdriver, wrench, feeler gauge, is there anything else special that is needed like shims, etc.?
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Old 01-01-2002, 05:04 PM
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SHIMS!!!!
I owned a Daimler Sovereign some years ago which was a shim job to set the tappets, an absolute nightmare. The best part was walking into any garage and mentioning tappet adjustments and watching the mechanics all run off!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by josh3io
[B]OTOH, my engine sounds very smooth now that I adjusted my valves
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Breaking bolts? That's wierd. You did use a Helms manual and a torque wrench, right?
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Originally posted by xviper
For the actual valve adjustment, besides the usual screwdriver, wrench, feeler gauge, is there anything else special that is needed like shims, etc.?
Nope just what you listed and plenty of patience. It can be very tedious.
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Old 01-02-2002, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by Cedric Tomkinson
SHIMS!!!!
I owned a Daimler Sovereign some years ago which was a shim job to set the tappets, an absolute nightmare. The best part was walking into any garage and mentioning tappet adjustments and watching the mechanics all run off!
yikes... shim job to set the tappets? was that techincal car talk, or was that British English? [wooooshing sound of information flying over my head]
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sir Tom GT
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yikes... shim job to set the tappets?
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are you very good at adjusting valves?
maybe you can help me do it one of these weekends.

Thanks in advance.
Are you sure you want Josh to work on your car?
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Are you sure you want Josh to work on your car?
Well... the question did need to be asked!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jimbo
[B]Breaking bolts?
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