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Henryk (Henryk)
Member
Username: Henryk
Post Number: 691
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 10:02 pm: | |
If the car runs fine, then leave it alone till the 15,000 tune up. |
Doug O (Little_o)
New member
Username: Little_o
Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 4:04 pm: | |
Steve,
Just dug out the OM, the first valve adjustment they show is actually at 15,000 miles. I'm not trying to duck preventive maintenance; I don't want to have to go through a major again, but I always keep a skeptical eye open when a profit seeking business gives me advise. Just wanted everyones independant opinion before I open my wallet again. |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 1796
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 3:28 pm: | |
Doug -- Are you quoting the 348 OM with "the first valve adjustment on a new car is at 7,500 miles"? (I've noted the TRs call for a retightening at 1,500 miles). |
Doug O (Little_o)
New member
Username: Little_o
Post Number: 37
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 2:57 pm: | |
I just had the heads redone on a 348, long story bad experience. Authorized dealer instructed me to run the car for 1,500 miles +/- and bring back in for a valve adjustment. Two questions; is this really needed, seeing how the first valve adjustment on a new car is at 7,500 miles. Second; what would be a ballpark figure for this service so I can budget. The car has 11,800 miles on it and runs great. Thanks. |
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