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Old 06-07-2007, 09:33 AM
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Default Almost 100K Valve Adjustment Time

The S is about to turn to the 100,000 mile mark and is still running well. I think the only thing that hasn't been done is the valve adjustment and a few people mentioned how noisy the car is at idle at the event this weekend. I've never done a valve adjustment before and was wondering if anyone with experience can help out with it. I have most tools needed and basic mechanical knowledge but this is the last thing I want to do wrong on a car with this many miles.
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Mine needs a valve adjustment as well....Garage day anyone... =D
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Last one was 4/22...

I'd like to check the front brake wear, and change out the brake fluid, which is overdue. Edit: and change out clutch fluid - I think it's overdue also.

I could use help washing it too.
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Originally Posted by Tx_Phantom,Jun 7 2007, 12:15 PM
Last one was 4/22...

I'd like to check the front brake wear, and change out the brake fluid, which is overdue. Edit: and change out clutch fluid - I think it's overdue also.

I could use help washing it too.
Front pads and clutch fluid takes less than 30 mins combined. Washing, I think you can handle yourself
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If you wanna try it yourself Todd has a great article on our club website: http://www.s2000.org/articles/valve_adjustment/
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Originally Posted by Clovis,Jun 7 2007, 01:33 PM
If you wanna try it yourself Todd has a great article on our club website: http://www.s2000.org/articles/valve_adjustment/
I may just have Todd do it since he won't screw it up and is faster. BTW did you ever have it done on the car while you owned it? If not I think it's LONG overdue.
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower,Jun 7 2007, 01:21 PM
Front pads and clutch fluid takes less than 30 mins combined. Washing, I think you can handle yourself
LMAO.

I bet if i was female, the forum would be lining up to wash it for me.

Then again, I'd be an ugly female!
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^ If you were a *HOT* female, the forum would be lining up to watch you wash it.
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[QUOTE=mxt_77,Jun 7 2007, 02:42 PM] ^ If you were a *HOT* female, the forum would be lining up to watch you wash it.
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Originally Posted by Tx_Phantom,Jun 7 2007, 03:06 PM
LMAO...

Idea just hit... I'll just threaten to wash my own car in a speedos during the next tech day unless someone offers to wash my car for me.



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I just came up with a better idea...if you show up in a speedo you'll find yourself ductaped to the seat of your S upside down in the nearest ditch, deal?


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