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But why must it be 'hot'? 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be Rhys on  Fri Feb 13 18:21 CST 2004 [RELATED]

There is nothing wrong with your reasoning Ken. In all my years I have never been able to notice a difference between hot and cold adjustments, and Volvo has always stated that the lash may be set at either temperature. Or something in between I guess.
Most modern engines require a great deal of time to do a valve adjustment, and a lot of dismantling, so for a Lexus V-8, stone cold is the way to go. Only engines where access to the adjustment can be achieved quickly, does one find a hot lash adjustment. ( on Jaguar and Aston Martin, the damn camshafts have to be removed to get access to the shims!)






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New reset tappet clearance [140-160]
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