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Old 01-04-2017, 11:07 AM   #14
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Default Re: How much is too much

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Originally Posted by bwaii64 View Post
I've read several threads on valve lash. I've got way too much but they're not adjustable. Ours vary between 17 and 25 thou. At what point must I pull the head and remove the valves and try to close the gap?
Must? when the engine won't run any more.

Seriously, if the engine is making noise, then there are problems, and problems should be fixed. Do you HAVE to fix them, no. keep driving the car and it could "run" for years ( not run well but will move the car).

Sure you can wait and drive the engine until it stops but if you are looking for an absolute drop dead measurement there is none.
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