omgholyeffincrap!

ok, i dunno whats going on here but let me just throw this one out there.

Why when i called mitsubishi for a price on a valve lash adjustment
(which is 2hrs labor time on @ 90 / hr = 180)
did the tech tell me that for my engine i would have to leave my car there overnight,
and that they have to adjust the valves
when the engine is cold....

someone PLEASE tell me what the heck this is all about...

 

PM'ed u my VIN.

 

thanks,
but i found mine already,
had it emailed to me by my brother.

 

If I am not mistaken there are cold tolerances available, but the recommended procedure is engine at operating temperature.

 

should i do it cold so that i dont have the lash too far off so as to do minimal damage to the engine while its so far off,
and then again when it is hot?

called the dealer again,
another person answered the phone,
asked him,
he said definately do them cold.

so i will try cold, it cant hurt,
if it still doesnt sound correct,
ill do hot, if it still isnt right, this things going to the stealership to be done.

 

You can do it cold but the specs will be different.

 

any idea on those specs?

 

nope

 

mitsubishi adjusted mine at 48000kms and now i'm at 58000kms the clicking is back, it should not be back that soon, am i right?

 

Don't try it cold unless you have the specs...

 

do you see what i see?
have you ever seen such a sight of hope?



if you look at the white arrow,
it was in the oil return it is pointing at...
i checed around one last time and i felt something jiggle.
there is hope for the lancer yet!

 

Looks like you got it to me. Now find somebody to help you set those bad boys right. Why are there 2 nuts not on in the picture?

 

you got it.
i was checking the health of the nut, the threads are jacked,
good thing i ordered new ones from the dealership!

 

Your right sounds like a in lb torque wrench may be needed by you.

 

agreed,
the one my buddy left me is leveled off at 5lbs