Valve adjustment

vbryanv · 04-05-2011, 02:33 PM

So last night i checked all my vavle clearances. 14 out of 24 where off.I had to measure all valve about 5 times because every time i measured the i came out with different clearances. the 4th and 5th time i measured them i was on the money.

I used a screwdriver and pushed the bucket down on one side while a buddy removed the shim with a small flat head and magnet. i just ordered the shims from toyota and should have them tomorrow. they cost me between $4.50 and $5.50 each and I ordered extras just in case.

I also realized that It was gonna be almost impossible for me to put the new shims in with taking the risk of damaging the bucket. I work for a nissan dealer and one of my techs had a tool to remove the shims, so lets hope it works.

I will keep everyone up to date on my progress and try to attach some pictures soon. i hope this fixes my valve tap

04-05-2011, 02:33 PM	#4
vbryanv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 57	So last night i checked all my vavle clearances. 14 out of 24 where off.I had to measure all valve about 5 times because every time i measured the i came out with different clearances. the 4th and 5th time i measured them i was on the money. I used a screwdriver and pushed the bucket down on one side while a buddy removed the shim with a small flat head and magnet. i just ordered the shims from toyota and should have them tomorrow. they cost me between $4.50 and $5.50 each and I ordered extras just in case. I also realized that It was gonna be almost impossible for me to put the new shims in with taking the risk of damaging the bucket. I work for a nissan dealer and one of my techs had a tool to remove the shims, so lets hope it works. I will keep everyone up to date on my progress and try to attach some pictures soon. i hope this fixes my valve tap