The only way to "know" if the valves are okay is to check them. Adjusting them is "easy" depending on your skill level. If you can change a valve cover gasket, change out starters/alternators I would say it will be no problem. The actual valve adjusting can be difficult with standard 14mm wrenches but can be done if you are patient. That or buy/borrow the special wrenches. They can be had for $50-$75 and they pay for themselves in one adjustment. I use regular wrenches with no problems. Get yourself a manual, do a search on the topic and give it a shot. You might get lucky and the valve clearances will be fine, just a new gasket and you will be done. RT

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