valve adjustment
08-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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valve adjustment
im having my 94 z28 head gaskets replaced by a back yard mechanic that my buddy recommended to me. it was idling fine b4 the teardown but now that its all put back together it started right up, sounded like it was misfiring & then died(fell on its face as my buddy put it)
. they tried starting it up couple more times but did the same thing & i guess the mechanic came to the conclusion that he will have to take the valve covers back off & adjust the valves(thats what my buddy tells me). does this sound like a common issue when head gaskets are replaced? im guessing he's gonna adjust them with the engine off, & if he does will spark pugs absolutely have to be removed or not? i just thought i'd ask a few ??? to be a little more familiar with what exactly is going on since right now im worried & hoping my car is in good hands & doesnt end up costing more $$$. my buddy is supposed to call me back tonight & let me know if thye got the car running right or not(crosses fingers
). can any damage occur if the valves are not adjusted by the proper procedure? is there a link with the proper steps to adjsut them with engine off & on?
thanks in advance for any help
. they tried starting it up couple more times but did the same thing & i guess the mechanic came to the conclusion that he will have to take the valve covers back off & adjust the valves(thats what my buddy tells me). does this sound like a common issue when head gaskets are replaced? im guessing he's gonna adjust them with the engine off, & if he does will spark pugs absolutely have to be removed or not? i just thought i'd ask a few ??? to be a little more familiar with what exactly is going on since right now im worried & hoping my car is in good hands & doesnt end up costing more $$$. my buddy is supposed to call me back tonight & let me know if thye got the car running right or not(crosses fingers). can any damage occur if the valves are not adjusted by the proper procedure? is there a link with the proper steps to adjsut them with engine off & on?thanks in advance for any help
08-09-2008, 06:09 PM
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this mechanic already cost me another steam pipe since he broke the other one trying to get it off the heads. i know that maybe it broke since the car IS 14 yrs old but now im worried that maybe something else will go wrong. maybe im just worried for nothing but i just had to vent........
08-09-2008, 10:32 PM
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Valve readjustment is necessary after putting the heads back on. It's just part of the process.
Yes, there can be damage if done incorrectly.
No, plugs do not have to come out.
Info on several ways of adjustment can be found here.
Yes, there can be damage if done incorrectly.
No, plugs do not have to come out.
Info on several ways of adjustment can be found here.
08-10-2008, 12:25 AM
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ok my buddy said that the guy got my car going & running like a charm. he said that it was the valves(he over tightened). now i just have couple other minor issues like something dripping on passenger floorboard & i think fan motor has issue.....i just hope not too much $$ to fix
08-10-2008, 12:33 AM
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drippin on passenger floorboard i would asssume heater core since its right their. if it is you could either have fun taking your dash apart and installin a new one or get a little bypass kit and live with no heater for a little till you feel like spendin a day on replacin it
or get a little bypass kit and live with no heater for a little till you feel like spendin a day on replacin it
08-10-2008, 09:13 AM
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