Valve adjustment

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Valve adjustment

08-22-2009, 06:49 PM

How often are these needed and how hard is it on a 3.8L?
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08-22-2009, 06:54 PM

Re: Valve adjustment

Don't quote me, but I don't think they need to be adjusted.

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08-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Re: Valve adjustment

The stock 3.8 has non adjustable rocker arms.

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08-23-2009, 12:32 AM

Re: Valve adjustment

If your valves are leaking check valve guides and or valve job on the heads.

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