Adjusting Valve lash [advice?]
***OMFG!***
I have the absolute worst luck ever...
I tried, i failed...
might be time for a part out but i might be wrong...
thought i snugged everything good...
it went bad.
I took the car out after what i thought was a complete job.
it still had a minor sound,
so i took it back to the garage, and opened the engine,
to my absolute horror...
rocker 4 valve 2, the jam nut is gone.
someone PLEASE help...
I have the absolute worst luck ever...
I tried, i failed...
might be time for a part out but i might be wrong...
thought i snugged everything good...
it went bad.
I took the car out after what i thought was a complete job.
it still had a minor sound,
so i took it back to the garage, and opened the engine,
to my absolute horror...
rocker 4 valve 2, the jam nut is gone.
someone PLEASE help...
However, search the head thoroughly, first. With as fast as things move in there, it could've bounced around just about anywhere up there.
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i would ASSUME that its not messing up my engine yet...
should i drain my oil through a filtered funnel and check that, if not, take the oil pan off?
if not... pray the stealership doesnt rape my anus?
Well then
This thread is scaring me, get help if you're not comfortable with this please, the other thread you linked to is convoluted at best. Here's the instructions from All-Data, there should be some resistance on the feeler gauge but not too much, you will only turn the crank once after you find TDC the first time and make sure the motor is HOT 176F to 203F. Good luck.
PS,
That sound you hear is your valve train being hammered to death.
PS,
That sound you hear is your valve train being hammered to death.
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Joho22, you might want to research this.
im really stressing here guys...
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............... Perhaps.... something... a little more detailed... not that Im not thankful for the help...... its just......
Well ok , how about an Exploded view?
And nothing like this .. unless you guys find some great pics .. then those are ok.
Well ok , how about an Exploded view?
And nothing like this .. unless you guys find some great pics .. then those are ok.
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i take no disrespect on that,
my own fault for not using a torque wrench...
i just kinda hd to go blow off some steam and such,
i think tomorrow i will drain the oil and
check the pan see if its in there,
hoping for the best,
worst case scenario, getting some friends to help take the engine apart and find that nut.
man, i dont understand how that happened. I was worried they were too tight...
yeah, i think i might have to take this to some family friends for some dismantle/re-assembly if its not in the oil pan
any ideas on what else i should do would be really appreciated...
im going to sleep.
Last edited by Joho22; Jun 4, 2007 at 08:38 PM.