AZ-S2000

So after looking at a few vids on YT of bad TCT, which mine is starting to sound like but not there. From what I hear its actually a fairly easy replacement for a DYI'er which is me. I also am looking to replace the valve-cover gasket at the same time. So what are we looking at here? Oh and would I need a valve-adjustment at 97,600 miles?

trAP2

If its your first time id say you could do it all in about 6 hours time. Its all straight forward. I just did a VA on mine last week with 85k. You can do a VA whenever you want, it isnt really mileage specific and why not do one if your gonna have the cover off anyways....

AZ-S2000

Question, is it timing related? Like removing the timing chain and all that? Cause I have nightmares of timing related jobs since my last car. Not my fault, just fixing a mechanics error.

Billman250

You wont have to touch the chain. Where you from?

steven975

I've done both myself. You're probably looking at about 2 hours.

Granted, I've been working on cars for a long time. A TCT can be done by a "first timer" but a valve adjustment shouldn't as there is some precision necessary.

erikvanden

I do most things on my car myself but I don't like to do the valve timing. I would rather have someone else do it. It is simple but if you slightly mess up you could be dropping a lot of cash on the car.

AZ-S2000

Billman, from Arizona

I rebuilt my 540i motor but that's different. Anyhow I think I will do TCT myself since its an easy looking job and than have a shop do the valve-adjustment

BBV S2K

now that this thread is here I would like to know at what number the Valves should be adjusted? my AP1 with 95k is tickling and i took the valve cover and I need VA but i dont know at how much.. I know how to do it since I've been building V8s almost all my life (shouldn't be different)

dwight

intake (closer to driver side for LHD) : 0.008 - 0.010 in (0.21 - 0.25 mm)
exhaust (closer to passenger side for LHD) : 0.010 - 0.011 in (0.25 - 0.29 mm)
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/245...st__p__4500092

Boofster

Hey AZ, you should post this stuff in the local forum

I do valve adjustments on weekends and I'll come to your house. PM me for details.
SOS also does them locally.

Haven't done TCT but sounds like a simple DIY.