Valve Adjustment
06-12-2009, 06:17 PM
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Valve Adjustment
Yes I searched and I'm reading the FSM right now. And to be honest, I really wanted to avoid having to do this cuz I'm a little worried I may mess it up.
Anyways I just wanted to know what tools I will need beyond a set of feeler gauges.
Looking at it and taking a guess, It looks like I will need a 14mm open end wrench and an 18mm... crows foot? Is this right? I just want to make sure before I head out and buy the wrong tools lol
Anyways I just wanted to know what tools I will need beyond a set of feeler gauges.
Looking at it and taking a guess, It looks like I will need a 14mm open end wrench and an 18mm... crows foot? Is this right? I just want to make sure before I head out and buy the wrong tools lol
06-12-2009, 06:29 PM
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And a 10mm to get the valve cover off.
You dont really need a crows foot, Ive done it successfully a few times with two regular wrenches. I can't recall the sizes though.
Just follow the instructions carefully and one step at a time, and you will not mess anything up. It's a very easy task, you should be fine.
You dont really need a crows foot, Ive done it successfully a few times with two regular wrenches. I can't recall the sizes though.
Just follow the instructions carefully and one step at a time, and you will not mess anything up. It's a very easy task, you should be fine.
06-12-2009, 07:24 PM
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Well the crows foot is more to get the TQ down right. I know what the right TQ feels like on a wrench but I just like to make sure I have it right. Makes me worry less that somethings going to back out.
Ok I got it 14mm and 17mm crows foot, I was close! And I do a little write up on it but I found this http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/1803105 Sticky maybe?
Ok I got it 14mm and 17mm crows foot, I was close! And I do a little write up on it but I found this http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/1803105 Sticky maybe?
Last edited by BlueKitsune; 06-12-2009 at 08:13 PM.
06-12-2009, 08:30 PM
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Write-up (clicky): https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/aftermarket-cams-cam-removal-installation-pics-19939/
I guess the "full" write up is in the Haynes manual. I have that scan floating around ZDriver somewhere too...
I guess the "full" write up is in the Haynes manual. I have that scan floating around ZDriver somewhere too...
Last edited by NismoPick; 06-12-2009 at 08:33 PM.
06-12-2009, 08:37 PM
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Here's the thread w/ Haynes scans: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...t=valve+adjust
The only extra "trick" that the Haynes manual doesn't cover, is when adjusting hot, loosen all rockers at once & then adjust them. It saves some time & that means the metal will still be warm when you adjust.
The only extra "trick" that the Haynes manual doesn't cover, is when adjusting hot, loosen all rockers at once & then adjust them. It saves some time & that means the metal will still be warm when you adjust.
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