would i need a new valve cover gasket or i can just use ultra grey on it? surrounding all the lining?
As long as the Gasket is not cracked for f**ked up, then Ultra Grey is your best friend.
lost count on the number of times I've taken on valve cover out, yet still using the same gasket. But if you're overly cautious, then buy a new one, it's not expensive.
on a B18b do you measure between the cam lobe and lifter? or is like different?
i have tightened mine to spec. the tighter side too. but the ticking comes back after a week or so? does that mean the nuts are ot tight enough because itighten them well tight.
if the tappet locknut was then the tappet would go out of spec, tightning it will not fix the prob. you would have to set the tappets again if you didnt kill the valve train.
what specs did you set yours to ???
was the engine stone cold.
did you turn the crank 4 times, 1 for each cylinder ?
yes i measured at the camshaft. and tightened all the locknuts on the tappet fairly tight. i dont have a torque wrench so jsut tightened them hard. the car runs great but still makes occasional taps - alot less then before though.
For a B16 engine i notice there wasn't much room for a fillr guage and a spanner.
The filler guage souldn't be a problem as i can use the ones with a bend in it, but with the spanner, it's a different story. how do you guys go about using a spanner and screw driver at the same time with the limited space?
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