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its time for some work! 200

posted by  someone claiming to be the volvo on  Wed Sep 27 02:07 CST 2006 [RELATED]

Re my 1981 242.

I have a K-cam on the way and I plan to do some work on the car. Let's make sure I got this right.

My plan is to:
1. Install the cam and change the timing belt and tensioner while I'm at it. I'm also getting an adjustable cam sprocket.

2. Replace the water pump as a preventative measure.

3. Flame trap maintenance.

4. Check dizzy, timing, etc.


My concern... should I get the valves adjusted? From the looks of that shim kit in iPd's catalog it looks very complicated. On my BMW 2002 I was able to adjust valves in 15 minutes using a feeler gauge and wrenches.

I don't know the entire maintenance history of this car so I want to play it safe. She has been good to me in the 1+ year I've had her.

Also if there's anything else I'm missing please let me know. I want to cover all the bases.





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