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Valve clearence
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:17 am
by T.Hanson
What are the thoughts, pro's, cons between .012 and .010 again ?
Stock factory spec being .012, is .010 for tired engines, noise or a sneaky performance trick ?
Or maybe just baloney.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:42 pm
by Mike W.
I think factory spec was .010 to .012. Later cars like E28s used .012-.014. I usually use .010 trying to trick myself into thinking I'm getting another .001HP, but I think having them all the same is the most important part. That and making sure the banjo bolts are tight so they're getting oil.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:37 pm
by T.Hanson
Thank you.
Lord knows I don't want my banjo falling off, oil not flying everywhere. By chance, if there are brake drums and horns, anything else ?
You know, like a tuba gasket or saxophone filter ?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:23 am
by Lenny D.
I usually use .010 trying to trick myself into thinking I'm getting another .001HP, but I think having them all the same is the most important part.
+1 on having them even.
I try to trick myself into believing I get a smoother idle with what I call a 'tight .012' where the feeler won't pass. Probably more like a 'loose .011'.
