Q's: Valves, gaskets, gauges, torque wrenches

[Ricko19]

Thanks Lurch Thats great rule of thumb advice for newbies with no mechanical experience like me!

Will employ that one on the valve cover and sump plate

[Mysuzyq]

Think of a short deck screw, but instead of one that requires a philips bit, use one that requires a square bit. The square 'hole' in the top of the screw fits the square valve adjuster on the 16 valve engine.

I think they are also known as Robertson screws......to make it easier to find at the hardware store.

I too set the clearance so that .004 slides through, but not .005......IMHO, if the gap is wide enough to accept the .005 gauge, the clearance is actually larger than spec, though some folks have a different interpretation & it's probably not that critical.
Ricko, Bass Cliff has all the info in a very easy to understand format.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

Tony.

[woodsietx]

I think they are also known as Robertson screws......to make it easier to find at the hardware store.

Tony.

Thanks for the picture. I've read the notes on BassCliff's site and did not understand how his home made tool worked until I saw this picture. I plan to lean heavily on that set of instructions when I finally get to the valves.

Woodsie