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Old 06-11-2014, 03:29 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
...make sure you adjust the valves if your're going to pull the cover anyway.
It was my impression that modern hydraulic valve lifters were self adjusting. Is this not the case? None of the cars I drive indicate a valve adjustment interval except for my motorcycle.
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