Giant Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I finally completed the purchase of my 78 wagon, after having it for almost a month! Driving it around I've noticed a bit of noise in the engine, might be valve slap. Is the adjustment process about the same as a Chevy: while the engine is running loosen the nut, tighten until it stops making noise and then give it an extra 1/2 turn? I can only imagine that the horizontally opposed banks make a mess with the oil doing it this way. Any tips on avoiding lubing the rest of the engine compartment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Valve adjustment should be done on a cold engine and not while it is running! There is a tool that appears on eBay every now and then which makes the whole process slightly easier. Like this one which did not sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey. Have a look at this. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=123064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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