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Assuming solid lifters (as opposed to hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters) you could burn valves if the lifters are adjusted too tight or have excessive valve clatter if the lifters are adjusted too loose.
reburton2@comcast.net You don't. Valve lifters are hydraulic, they automatically adjust for proper clearance.
the valves are not adjustable they have lifters on top of the valves and cant be adjusted
It has hydraulic lifters. No adjustment.
In a word no. Hydraulic lifters dont allow for valve adjustments. CT
The valve lash on all OHV engines can be adjusted, no matter if they are hydraulic or solid lifters. It is just done in a different manner depending on which one you are working on.
valve lifters? it sho do
To replace the valve lifters on a Cavalier, remove the intake manifold, valve covers and rocker arms. Remove the heads of the lifters using needle-nose pliers.
YOU MUST REMOVE THE EVAPERATOR CASE FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND YOU WILL SEE THE EXPANSION VALVE.
there are 2 lifters for every cylinder, one for intake valve and one for exhaust valve.
how to replace lifters on a 03 grand am
The most effective way to clean valve lifters is to disassembled the vehicle's top end and remove the lifters. They can then be cleaned with a mild solvent, lubricated, and re-installed.