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Old 09-21-2009, 08:01 PM
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Question valves have a slight tapping!!

i did a mini me swap with a d16z6. i adjusted the valves when i redid the head should i readjust them again after running it after break in?
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:06 PM
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did you adjust them the right way with a feeler gauge? if so then they shouldnt be tapping,
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:15 PM
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yeah i did do that
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:17 PM
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did you adjust them to the correct measurements?
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 08:24 PM
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is it something you hear only with the hood open and listening for it or can you hear it while driving?
also are you sure its the valves and not maybe a fuel injector ? because fuel injectors do sometimes make a clicking noise
 
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