How do I adjust the valves?

Asked by lisha Sep 16, 2007 at 05:12 PM about the 1996 Geo Tracker 2 Dr LSi Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1996 Geo Tracker. When i start the car a very loud clicking noise is coming for the motor so I'm trying to adjust the valves but I'm not sure if I am doing it correctly

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littlehorn answered 16 years ago

Not sure if your engine is an overhead valve or overhead cam engine, but the procedures are different and involved for both types of engine. Suggest purchasing a Haynes manual which will give procedure for valve lash adjustment along with the proper specs to let you know what it should measure out to.

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Dave answered 13 years ago

if its the 8 valve motor the ehxaust valves set at 0.12 thou and the intakes are 0.8 thou......not too sure about the 16 valve engine though it is also an ohc engine .

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