[Spike]

In addition to the feeler gauge, new gaskets, and maybe some
oil, what else is needed (in terms of parts) for a valve adjustment?

I hear a lot about leaks - do the valve cover nuts get replaced
each time the valve covers come off?

Anything else (parts wise)?

[cmartin]

Buy the gasket kit that includes new nylock nuts and new washers and you should be set. A new sump gasket is nice for an SC as are new plugs if you yank them to turn the engine more easily.

[Parenn911]

Yup what Chris said, get one of these gasket sets. http://www.eurowebparts.com/default....he/default.htm
They come with the lock nuts, washers and gaskets. You'll also need a case of oil, oil filter, and the feeler guage. If you have all this stuff, then you're all set.

[Rick Lee]

You don't have to dump your oil for this job. If you need to change it anyway, this is a good time to do it, but otherwise, you'll just need to top off .5-1 qt. when you're done. Make sure the car is stone cold when you do this.

[VaSteve]

I have heard wrapping the heat exchangers in tin foil makes clean up a breeze. I found this out after I did my 3 valve adjustments in February.

[Spike]

Thanks for the info. I ordered the parts set with the nuts, washers, and good gaskets, as well as oil crush washers.

[Noah]

Change your plugs while you're at it -- it makes turning the engine over by hand much easier. And plugs are cheap. Do you sump gasket, too.

And lubricate your muffler bearings, for chrissakes.

[markwemple]

Everyone in for an engine drop?? Much easier

[Jazzbass]

I just poseted this on another thread, so I'll put it here while the info is fresh - be careful when tightening done the nuts on the valve covers when done. Its not time to go Cro-Magnon on these things. Tighten them in a alternating pattern and to the proper specs to avoid warping the cover and getting leaks. I have the right spec torque wrench you can borrow if you need it.

FYI, I also have a new Carrera valve colver gasket set here at home if you want to do the adjust this weekend.

[Parenn911]

Originally Posted by jazzbass

I just poseted this on another thread, so I'll put it here while the info is fresh - be careful when tightening done the nuts on the valve covers when done. Its not time to go Cro-Magnon on these things. Tighten them in a alternating pattern and to the proper specs to avoid warping the cover and getting leaks. I have the right spec torque wrench you can borrow if you need it.

Good call Chris ! We all know of Emery's "iron death grip", if he's able to snap off lug nuts with his bare hands, who knows what he'll do to the valve cover hardware .