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  1. 06-03-2008, 11:49 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiths98AV6
    btw your supposed to do it when your car is completely cold
    no shit

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  2. 06-04-2008, 12:25 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    no shit
    well god damn, i was just trying to give him a little input, jeeze

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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiths98AV6
    well god damn, i was just trying to give him a little input, jeeze
    lol! thanks anyways bro!
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    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    no shit
    I've always wondered how a shop cools down an engine to the proper temp. in order to be able to perform an adjustment. Is there a maximum temperature that it can be performed at? What is the definition of "completely cool" engine?

    I've always just let the car sit overnight (usually on a friday), and just perform the valve adjustment first thing in the morning before i even crank the car up.

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  5. 06-04-2008, 02:36 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en
    I've always wondered how a shop cools down an engine to the proper temp. in order to be able to perform an adjustment. Is there a maximum temperature that it can be performed at? What is the definition of "completely cool" engine?

    I've always just let the car sit overnight (usually on a friday), and just perform the valve adjustment first thing in the morning before i even crank the car up.

    -jonathan
    at my shop i use a big ass fan blowing directly on the motor for about 2-3 hours. ive worked at some shops that never cooled the motor.

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  6. 06-04-2008, 11:51 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    at my shop i use a big ass fan blowing directly on the motor for about 2-3 hours. ive worked at some shops that never cooled the motor.
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