Valve ADJ.......

[Shoman94]

How long is the average valve adjust job? I haven't done it yet and want to do it myself very soon?

Please post any tips if any.....

Like for example....Put rags in the return passages....

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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

 

[sdpatt]

I have written a step by step procedure to do the valve gapping. I found that some of the bolt sizes changed between '93 and '95, but the procedure will take you through the job. What it can't do is show you the detailed steps for doing the actual valve gapping and what indications on the shims should prevent them from being reused. I have sent it to your personal email address.


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Scott

1991, 254K miles, glass hood, police grill, SVO shifter, Catz fogs,
K&N, 73mm MAF, Superchip, PP Y-pipe, Borla cat-back, 190 lph pump
Eibach/Tokico/polyurethane, Alum SFB, SS front/rear strut braces,
16x7.5" Moda R1, 225/55ZR16 Bridgestone RE730, -1 deg camber x 4,
6 disc CD, Class II hitch, Silver award at SHOklahoma Car Show

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by sdpatt:
I have written a step by step procedure to do the valve gapping. I found that some of the bolt sizes changed between '93 and '95, but the procedure will take you through the job. What it can't do is show you the detailed steps for doing the actual valve gapping and what indications on the shims should prevent them from being reused. I have sent it to your personal email address.

I received the e-mail....thanks!




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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

 

[Rob94]

Hey Scott, for reference, would you mind zapping that procedure to my e-mail also?? Thanks a bunch.

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Rob
White 94MTX
K&N Filter otherwise stock

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by Rob94:
Hey Scott, for reference, would you mind zapping that procedure to my e-mail also?? Thanks a bunch.

I fowarded it to ya....

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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

 

[Rob94]

Thank you

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Rob
White 94MTX
K&N Filter otherwise stock

 

[corvgreg]

Yep, for sure do the rag thing!

Figure about 10 hours to do the job...16 hours if you drop the tool down the oil return passage.

Take your time, don't rush through anything. Cover up the intake runners in the heads too. The rear valve cover is a little tough getting out, along with the bottom bolts on the rear brackets.

Good luck.
Greg

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'95 Red MTX
'95 White ATX All options Chrome Slicers (Wife's hot rod!)
'95 Moonlight Blue ATX

 

[sdpatt]

For me the actual gapping and inspection of all 24 valves takes about 2 hours. The time consuming part of the job is the removal and reinstallation of the intake and valve covers and the cleaning and detailing of those parts and the ports and runners. The total usually runs me about 10-12 hours.

Scott

 

[ThomasDooley]

Hey Scott,

Could you please e-mail that to me also? If I can't find anyone in the Phoenix area to do it for me, I might have to bite the bullet and do it myself. TIA
Tom

Originally posted by sdpatt:
For me the actual gapping and inspection of all 24 valves takes about 2 hours. The time consuming part of the job is the removal and reinstallation of the intake and valve covers and the cleaning and detailing of those parts and the ports and runners. The total usually runs me about 10-12 hours.

Scott

 

[SHOTIME]

Shit... Pheonix, Ill come out and do it.

Ill buy the plan ticket if you do the hotel and food

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Eric
mailto:[email protected][email protected]</A>
My Web Space
New England SHO Specialists

 

[Shoman94]

Man, this is a big job. Costly too.....550.00 just for parts up front...then I get a refund for the tools and leftover shims. I'm not looking foward to this....

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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

[This message has been edited by Shoman94 (edited 02-02-2002).]

 

[Bizzy]

Originally posted by Shoman94:
Man, this is a big job. Costly too.....550.00 just for parts up front...then I get a refund for the tools and leftover shims. I'm not looking foward to this....

It may seem costly now. But in the long run, when you're SHO is running strong rather than broken down it won't seem so costly. Ya just gotta bit the bullet on it if you intend on keeping her around. She's worth it!



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SHO's are like kids...they test your patience but you gotta love 'em!

Beth
'91 Plus MTX, Mostly stock
K&N Filter, Coneless
Colgan Custom Bra
Racing Series Driving Lights
Mods in the works
Many items on wish list!

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by Bizzy:
It may seem costly now. But in the long run, when you're SHO is running strong rather than broken down it won't seem so costly. Ya just gotta bit the bullet on it if you intend on keeping her around. She's worth it!

I hear ya on that one. I've just spent major money in the last 6 months....all those mods plus brakes all around and a tranny and clutch job. I'm glad its paid for though.

Check your mail.

 

[luigisho]

Shoman, I'll be doing mine soon. Where did you rent the tools & shims from?

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by luigisho:
Shoman, I'll be doing mine soon. Where did you rent the tools & shims from?

I didn't get them yet put planning on it REAL soon. I will be getting it from Joe Scott at SP Motorsports. www.spmotorsports.com

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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

 

[sdpatt]

Originally posted by ThomasDooley:
Hey Scott,
Could you please e-mail that to me also? If I can't find anyone in the Phoenix area to do it for me, I might have to bite the bullet and do it myself. TIA
Tom

Tom, you have mail.

Scott

 

[djsSHO]

Scott could you shoot that email to me as well?

[email protected]

Thanks in Advance

Perhaps Greg could post it in the "How to" section as well for people not reading this post in the future?

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Derek S.
94' MTX SHO
Taylor 8mm Spiro Pro's
K&N Panel
Couple o' gauges
MOMO 12" Sub
"Gretchen"

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by djsSHO:
Scott could you shoot that email to me as well?

[email protected]

Thanks in Advance

Perhaps Greg could post it in the "How to" section as well for people not reading this post in the future?

YGM


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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.

 

[Tommy the Greek]

Scott, may you email it to me to, thank you in advance.
- Tommy

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'95 SHO ATX, 55W foglights, coneless, fishtank mod, white/mocha cloth interior, 48K, Mobil 1 10W-30, build date 12/13/94. 60K service performed on 12/21/01 @ 46,043 miles due to a leaking w-pump. (grrrr)
Below is a pic of her @ 37K miles (July 2001), overlooking the Long Island sound off Orient point, NY.

www.roushind.com
AIM: kalamos73

 

[Shoman94]

Originally posted by Tommy the Greek:
Scott, may you email it to me to, thank you in advance.
- Tommy

YGM

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'94 MTX Silver
Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Spmotorsports SubFrame Conn. 29mm ShoShop Rear sway bar, Shohop Cat back, Gutted box with K&N, '96 Brake Upgrade, White Face Guages.