adjusting the tappets

1. woolhead Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 10

   #1 2nd September 2007, 12:02

   rigth im planning on adjusting my tappets as they are loudd and annoying, just wondering how hard it is? i have a haynes but it seems confusing to me :|
2. Joesnow Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue

   #2 2nd September 2007, 12:43

   I’m not too sure tbh but it would help others if you said a bit more about what model your cars is and what year etc…
3. woolhead Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 10

   #3 2nd September 2007, 17:36

   ah yeh well its a 98 vtr mk 1, i started to do it and realised i didnt have feeler gauges lol, think ive nearly cracked how to do it, its done 102 k the engine, so would it actually be possible to quiten the tappets?
4. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

   #4 8th September 2007, 09:42

   I would also like to know how to adjust them and what specific tools are needed? I have a 1997 saxo 1.1 mk 1. Really noisy and exceptionally tappy!
5. woolhead Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 10

   #5 9th September 2007, 13:05

   ok well i did it yesterday, take the rocker cover of and spark plugs out....turn the engine over by the crankshaft...or camshaft lol either one cnt remember its 22mm neway, then u set the gaps in order set by haynes....id say make inlet a tight 0.2 and the exhaust a 0.35 pretty much it

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6. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

   #6 9th September 2007, 15:29

   i take it you haven't tried using the Search button then??
   
   their are a few threads on tappets, which is why we ALWAYS suggest you search before posting a new thread.
   
   this one should help a little..... http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...hlight=tappets