Hi all, This is my first go at adjusting valves and it doesn't seem to be as simple as I thought it would be. After adjusting the valves on my 73 kombi for the 3rd time in 3 days, I'm left wondering why it sounds like they are not adjusted properly, and also why when I check them after adjusting them (like the next day) they appear to be out of adjustment. I followed Muir's procedure of adjusting in numbered sequence with 1/2 rotation for each cylinder, starting at TDC for cylinder 1. Is there a better way? Or are my valves in need of replacing maybe? By the way, thanks to those who sent helpful hints about the backfire problems. I think it may have something to do with the valves since the character of the backfiring changes with every valve adjustment, now if I could just get that right... Cheers from down under! Bill Perth, Australia bill@per.dwr.csiro.au
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