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DIY valve clearance check/adjust
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1155769" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>Don't overthink it too much. The first time I did a valve check, it probably took 4 hours or so (no adjustments needed). I removed the tank rather than prop it up - more room to work and easier to see. I was faster on subsequent checks. Last check (this past weekend) at 110,000 miles I needed to do some adjustments for the first time (intake only; exhaust valves were all good). Since I was pulling the cam anyway, I decided to adjust all the intake shims to near the middle of the range (0.20mm). Did the adjustment by sanding on carbide paper instead of buying new shims. Even with the time-consuming process of the valve adjustment, the whole process probably took 5-6 hours or so. (Local dealer didn't have the necessary shims in stock). Some people buy shim kits - pretty cheap on a "per shim" basis but you only get 3 or so in each size (0.05mm increments). Chances are, (if you need to do any adjustments) you will need shims only in the range of 165-180 (1.65mm to 1.80mm) for intakes so you are buying a lot of shims you would never use and might not have enough of the size you need.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1155769, member: 19880"] Don't overthink it too much. The first time I did a valve check, it probably took 4 hours or so (no adjustments needed). I removed the tank rather than prop it up - more room to work and easier to see. I was faster on subsequent checks. Last check (this past weekend) at 110,000 miles I needed to do some adjustments for the first time (intake only; exhaust valves were all good). Since I was pulling the cam anyway, I decided to adjust all the intake shims to near the middle of the range (0.20mm). Did the adjustment by sanding on carbide paper instead of buying new shims. Even with the time-consuming process of the valve adjustment, the whole process probably took 5-6 hours or so. (Local dealer didn't have the necessary shims in stock). Some people buy shim kits - pretty cheap on a "per shim" basis but you only get 3 or so in each size (0.05mm increments). Chances are, (if you need to do any adjustments) you will need shims only in the range of 165-180 (1.65mm to 1.80mm) for intakes so you are buying a lot of shims you would never use and might not have enough of the size you need. [/QUOTE]
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