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Anybody ever done valves on ZD30

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Anybody ever done valves on ZD30

Post by AndrewPatrol »

My GU 3 Litre Diesel is coming up to 80k and I have been wondering about the valve clearances for a while. Has any one here ever done them and with what tools etc. Nissan quote stupid money for the job and the special tools cost $$$$ . I used to do my motorbike shims so I've got a pretty good idea whats involved. Is it worth waiting for a definate noise (difficult to hear over diesel clatter) or is 80k a good enough reason to get into it?
Thanks in advance
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Post by dieselSWB »

dude nissan quote crazy dollars coz its a prick of a job i worked for nissan and was unfortunate enough to do some at 80k its hardly worth it i would id wait till it needs it btw have you done a motor yet?
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Post by AndrewPatrol »

What, do you reckon dont worry about 'cos the motor will blow, then I'd waste a valve clearance job!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
No I havent done a motor. 2002 Series 3, I'm hoping that its one of the ones thats been "fixed"
Isnt most of the work just moving s*** out of the way?
How do you know when "it needs it"???
What tools did you use Nissan ones or bodge something?
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Post by Dzltec »

Surely it cant hurt to at least get them checked, then see how many need adjusting. At least then you will know what to do.
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