Maintenance underneath valve covers
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Some are of the "If it works, don't mess with it" crowd - I won't argue that point. I can tell you that few people find the injector bolts at factory spec - and those who tighten them back up report back with how quiet their engine is after the fix. Since I am thee self-proclaimed grand pooh-bah of all Injector Tightendom - tighter is undoubtedly quieter.
O-rings... great idea, but this might open a can of worms - or not. For me - I have way too much practice under the VCs, so I'd replace the O-rings. For the newb, maybe it's best to save that until symptoms arise. Turning bolts and replacing connectors are one thing, but popping so much as one stick - that's way more involved for the uninitiated.
O-rings... great idea, but this might open a can of worms - or not. For me - I have way too much practice under the VCs, so I'd replace the O-rings. For the newb, maybe it's best to save that until symptoms arise. Turning bolts and replacing connectors are one thing, but popping so much as one stick - that's way more involved for the uninitiated.
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I agree! Get a quality torque wrench and leave it in your wife's jewelry box. That way it will be safe and won't get knocked around. Make sure you have proper torque values.
He is asking for help. How does someone get experience if they never attempt anything.
Just a thought! Good luck.....
He is asking for help. How does someone get experience if they never attempt anything.
Just a thought! Good luck.....
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Better to try and possibly make a mistake, than to make the mistake of not trying.
I have a friend who's paralyzed with fear of failure - so every day he suffers knowing he doesn't know how to do anything. He's miserable.
If you break what's already broken, it's just more to fix. Sure, it'll cost some money, but valuable lessons in life usually aren't free. Ever paid tuition? Did you have a fixed truck when the check cleared?
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From: Douglassville, PA
I agree! Get a quality torque wrench and leave it in your wife's jewelry box. That way it will be safe and won't get knocked around. Make sure you have proper torque values.
He is asking for help. How does someone get experience if they never attempt anything.
Just a thought! Good luck.....
He is asking for help. How does someone get experience if they never attempt anything.
Just a thought! Good luck.....
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