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valve clearances
- small-torque
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27 Sep 2011 14:44 #22678
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Re: valve clearances
Adjustable by flicking out shims and replacing them. Quite a lot of trouble.
If it sounds tappety when cold, it might be piston slap, just at startup check the timing chain tensioner is working.
Actually, a 2007 is a VVT engine: does it have 5/30 oil in it?
How many miles has it done?
If it sounds tappety when cold, it might be piston slap, just at startup check the timing chain tensioner is working.
Actually, a 2007 is a VVT engine: does it have 5/30 oil in it?
How many miles has it done?
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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28 Sep 2011 17:52 #22736
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Re: valve clearances
Get the oil and filter changed and see if the noise goes.
Suzukis don't like dirty oil, they will seize a cam in no time. :ohmy:
Suzukis don't like dirty oil, they will seize a cam in no time. :ohmy:
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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