Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) '98 12v #6 Cylinder access

[RProvost]

I've searched high and low for this to no avail. I seem to recall seeing a way [years ago] to remove to cowl covering below windshield that allowed access to the #6 cylinder for valve adjustment. Am I dreaming?



I checked valve adjustment on my '98 12v this morning. Found very little that needed attention except #6 exhaust. Even laying on top of engine [not easy for a 64 year old] I couldn't accurately get to it.



Am I missing something or do you just have to be a skinny, triple jointed, 25 year old with no bifocals to get to this cylinder?



Thanks

Rich P

 

[ata]

Am I dreaming?



Am I missing something or do you just have to be a skinny, triple jointed, 25 year old with no bifocals to get to this cylinder?

Thanks
Rich P

Yep on the DREAMING. There's rubber plugs on the bottom side of the cowl to get the head bolts out but nothing to help you adjust the valves.

 

[RProvost]

Thanks for the dreaming confirmation. I'd trade my truck for a 1st generation in a millisecond. I had an '82 that I converted to a Nissan diesel and drove for 15 years. Believe it or not I think that engine was more bullet proof than the Cummins. The frame finally rotted out.



Would love to find an'82-'89 truck in pristine shape [would mean it couldn't come from the "rust belt"] and drop my engine into it.



RichP

 

[moparguy]

Yep, it's tight but not a big deal to adjust valves on #6, you may well get lucky and find no adjustment needed.

 

[hsmith]

Actually, the plugs in the cowl are for removing the push rods. Valve adjustment back there will test your patience for sure, especially for us "seniors".

 

[MLee]

Done mine last thursday all a little tight, Because the transfer pump was a little noisy with a 152k on it changed it to. What a job. I would not like to have to change that thing on side of the road. My body is rebelling on that exercise.

Rp, i've got you by 12 years