Re: UrQ Valve Shims

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <36421C88.271A0935@bigplanet.com> ANDREW FINNEY writes:

> My UrQ has over 200,000 mi on it. It still runs strong but I'm sure a
> rebuild in its near future is inevitable. My question is, is it worth
> checking the valve clearances and replacing / adding shims at this
> point? I've heard that tightening up the top end in a high mileage car
> is a recipe for disaster. Any thoughts.

It's something I would do without even thinking about it.

Granted - putting gobs of extra boost on a high-mileage car might cause
problems.

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