Maintenance questions (TB and WP)
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Originally Posted by LT69Padawan6
valve lash on a B18B1 is sooooo easy, a chimp with the feeler gauges could do it.
on a GSR its a little nerve-wracking.
on a GSR its a little nerve-wracking.
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From: Lll
Originally Posted by Shmoo
I would definitely let the pros do the timing belt and water pump but a valve adjustment is easy to do yourself. I am sure there is a write up on a DIY for that one floating around here somewhere. Here you go: http://student.ucr.edu/~ohe02/valveadj.html
. Maybe I can attempt this myself. What is the worst thing that can happen? What if I over tighten?
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Originally Posted by WiLL
Thanks for the link. Very . Maybe I can attempt this myself. What is the worst thing that can happen? What if I over tighten?
. Maybe I can attempt this myself. What is the worst thing that can happen? What if I over tighten?
Having the snap on tool for the adjustment screw and locknut makes it much easier.
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From: Lll
Originally Posted by Master Yodub
You won't overtighten...because you wouldn't get the feeler gauges back out. Having the snap on tool for the adjustment screw and locknut makes it much easier.
Having the snap on tool for the adjustment screw and locknut makes it much easier.Good point.
h: As you can see, I have never done this. Maybe you need to visit your parents again and help me do it.
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