[T3] Tight exhaust valves

[Jacob Adam Schroeder]

I did not check the nuts on the heads and did not know that some check this
on a regular basis.  I am confident that I torqued them according to spec
when I built the engine ~15 years ago, but have not checked them since nor
have I ever thought about this.

If the heads were slipping out, wouldn't there be excess valve clearance
(because the push rods would not be streching) and not tight clearance?
Also, wouldn't one expect to see differences across all valves, not just
the exhaust valves?

Jacob


On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 10:55 AM, <elvisleft_bldg at comcast.net> wrote:

>
> The question that I did not hear asked of Jason,or even mentioned. Is not
> only was the engine cold but did you remove the rocker assembly and torque
> the heads first prior to adjustment?
> Thats the way I was taught,sometimes there is not click but sometimes
> there is a click but rarely more than two.
> then replace the assembly and then adjust valves?
> your valve adjustment then is accurate., heads snugged up should be 14or
> 18 ftlbs depending on length of head studs.
> I certainly would like to hear feedback.
> kelleigh
>
>
> Original Message===================
>
> My car ('72 FI Squareback) had been running noticeably hotter lately and
> started leaking a little oil from the valve cover gaskets (probably due to
> excessive heat), so I decided to check my valves while I was replacing the
> valve cover gasket.  It had been ~ 1500 miles since the last time I
> checked/adjusted my valves.  Each of my intake valves was still .006, but
> each of the exhaust valves (on all 4) were tight.  Tight as in practically
> no clearance.
>
> The fact that there was no clearance on any of my exhaust valves was a bit
> concerning to me.  I was able to adjust them all to get .006 again, but I'm
> still a bit spooked out.  What could have caused these to get so out of
> whack in such a short time and does this indicate a more severe problem?
>
> Is there anything else I can do to further diagnose this issue or should I
> just keep driving it and see what happens?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jacob
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