Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Time to adjust valves-need help

[DDT]

Hi everyone, I have been flowing this site for a while, but I finally did it. This is the best site I have found. I bought my dodge last March, 2000- 3500 dually reg cab, 4x4, 5sp,4:10 LSR. it had 100K on it. It was used to pull a 32' stock trailer,full time. Since I have put over 7K on it I wonder if I should adjust vavles? Were can I get the spec for this operation? I have a tractor mechanic that will do it if I get the info.

 

[fox]

Some one will jump in and give you a site for the info. Basicly, the intakes should be at . 010 and exhaust at . 020.

And yes they should be checked/set. It isn't going to hurt anything but the time. That is about a 30-45 minute guess.

 

[LSMITH]

Here you go. This has been hashed out many times and the search feature will boggle your mind with the info it brings back... ... .



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...?s=&threadid=33065&highlight=valve+adjustment

 

[DDT]

Thanks for the link, Do I need a barring tool & what is it used for?

I will try to learn more with a search.

 

[SEmerson]

The baring tool is just used to turn the engine over. A socket on the alternator work just as good.

 

[krs]

"A socket on the alternator work just as good



It can. If it won't turn the engine one way and the belt slips try it the other way.

 

[DDT]

Gaskets. I now I will need a vavle cover, any others?

 

[SteveE]

Print this

Here is a picture that will help some.

 

[kevinthompson]

I think the valve cover gasket is rubber and most likely will not need to be replaced. I could be full of it and I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong.

 

[jrobinson2]

The gasket is reusable in most cases, mine had 95,000 miles and resealed fine. I needed a mirror to see the timing marks. I also discovered it is easier to turn the engine if you putt the trans in neutral, or at least release the parking brake

Jared

 

[lmills]

Re: Print this

Originally posted by SteveE

Here is a picture that will help some.

OK, I have been wanting to ask, so here goes. Where are these marks located?

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

The timimng marks are on a gear behind the breather connection, you have to remove the hose from the breather bottle and then unscrew the breather from the front of the timing case and use a mirror to see the marks that are on the gear that you've just exposed.