Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Valve adjustment.

[GordonG]

After reading a couple of posts over the last few days, I realized I need to adjust my valves. I can run the valves on a SB Chevy in my sleep, but I don't even know how to find tdc on my ctd. Is there a sight where I can find the procedure, or should I take it to a shop? Any info would be appreciated.

 

[SHobbs]

Pretty straight forward. Need to be on TDC, remove the cover infront of the VP44 shaft, there is a mark on the front cover of the engine and one on the VP44 gear. Line these up, should be at 12 O'clock, a small mirror will be needed to do this. Once you have the marks lined up the adjustment is as follows, 1 I&E, 2 I, 3 E, 4 I, 5 E. After you have done those rotate the engine till the mark on the VP44 gear is at the 6 O'clock position and adjust the following, 2 E, 3 I, 4 E, 5 I, 6 I&E. I set mine at . 010 on the intake and . 020 on the exhaust.

You can rotate the engine with a barring tool or with the nut on the alternator, either way.

 

[GordonG]

Thanks! I hope to find myself back in North Texas before too long.

 

[Don Tanklage]

Pretty straight forward. Need to be on TDC, remove the cover infront of the VP44 shaft, there is a mark on the front cover of the engine and one on the VP44 gear. Line these up, should be at 12 O'clock, a small mirror will be needed to do this. Once you have the marks lined up the adjustment is as follows, 1 I&E, 2 I, 3 E, 4 I, 5 E. After you have done those rotate the engine till the mark on the VP44 gear is at the 6 O'clock position and adjust the following, 2 E, 3 I, 4 E, 5 I, 6 I&E. I set mine at . 010 on the intake and . 020 on the exhaust.

You can rotate the engine with a barring tool or with the nut on the alternator, either way.

that is known as the "flat rate" method



you know, for guys that are getting paid by the job and do not own the vehicle...



make it a great day!



don