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Re: [ST] re: valve rattle



At .75mm, it's very likely that the #3 ex is noisy.  I wonder if
the valve is hanging up in the guide?  Try rolling the engine
over a couple of revolutions and checking the clearances again.
- --
Rick in Oregon


> I did check valve clearence and what I found was not good.
> #1 ex .11 ex ok
>    in ok  in .06
> #2 ex ok  ex ok
>    in ok  in ok
> #3 ex ok  ex .75
>    in ok  in ok
> 15 to 20 is in spec for ex
> and 10 to 15 for intake.
> anyone have any idea as to why?? I had the valves adjusted at
the 12k service
> at that time I was told only one shim was replaced..
> Also why would I get noise like the lash was excessive? The cam
chain is tight and rails appear to be fine.. At this point I am
calling the shop to see what he will do since it has been only
about 2k since they checked it..



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