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Subject:Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
From:Neil N
Date:Mon, 22 May 2017 18:43:55 -0700

"devlis in the details" as they say.

There is indeed wear at faces on the valve adjuster screws. The valve
stems look ok so far. Were I staying invested in the WBX I'd replace
those adjuster screws.

Neil.

On 5/21/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> When re-installing the rockers technique is part of the job. Setting the
> engine to top dead center and backing the valve adjusting screws out makes
> it easy to install the rockers, rotating the push rods to make sure they are
> seated properly. Then do a proper valve adjustment. And you will know they
> are as they should be. One point is that the valve adjusters do wear into
> the valve stems. On high mileage engines it is a good idea to replace the
> adjusting screws anytime they will be disturbed. Having the screws and valve
> stems tear each other up can make for a bit of a mess.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>

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Neil n

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