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Old 02-08-2006, 10:37 PM
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Quick valve adjustment Question

How much am I supposed to tighten the lock nuts on the valves? I have been putting a little muscle into them, is that good enough? Just to double check the intake valves should be set to .1mm, and the exhaust valves should be set at .3mm for a non-turbo engine right? If so all of my exhaust valves are way too tight. Thanks.

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Old 02-09-2006, 09:11 AM
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I wouldn't put too much muscle into it. I just snug it up and give it a little extra shot. If I had to guess I'd say 10-15 Nm maybe.

The gap specs are posted on a tag on the front frame under the hood.

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Old 02-09-2006, 09:38 AM
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i would do

what i could comfortably with a normal sized wrench just using my fingers.... no shoulder muscles.

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Old 02-09-2006, 01:38 PM
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Ok. Thanks. Guess I am doing it right then. Some of them were really tight before I adjusted them, just wanted to check that I didn't need to put them back that tightly.

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