Well, that's all right then. Strange that he's got all the experience and knowledge, yet you're asking how to solve the problem on here, I would have thought that he would be the man to ask, as he's hands-on with the car in question.
Loss of Power Under Load
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Well, that's all right then. Strange that he's got all the experience and knowledge, yet you're asking how to solve the problem on here, I would have thought that he would be the man to ask, as he's hands-on with the car in question.
craig r
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Brilliant mate. This is what I get for joining in a thread thats discussing an issue im experiencing? I thought we were a community of owners here, helping each other with advice?
I didnt ask for anyone to solve the problem. If youre looking for an argument, look somewhere else.
I'd say we are, but what you say about what you've been told just doesn't ring true.
In your very first post you asked for suggestions, I'd say that was looking for how to solve the problem.
I'm not, but can accomodate that if you want. Will that be the 10 minute argument, or the full half hour?
craig r
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The very first post, asking for suggestions, was placed by Paul, not me.
Indeed it was. I stand corrected. I see no reason to alter or apologise for anything else I said though.
sdibbers
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Getting back on track -
Craig, how mechanically savvy do you feel? Checking the valve clearance is pretty easy. Make sure the engine is stone cold, unused overnight is a good place to start. Remove the three nuts holding the valve cover in place. Pull the cover.
The valve clearances on a 2000 engine are 0.008-.010" for the intake valves, and .013-0.015" for the exhaust valves. I believe it's the same for the 2200 engine. You can rotate the engine to make sure the cam love is pointing up for each valve then take its measurement with a feeler gauge.
As I mentioned before, checking is easy, rectifying a closed gap is a pain on our engines. If you'd rather save some pennies for your guy to do it I'd say this is one of those jobs. It's worth it as I now know myself. I was convinced there was a major problem with my engine before I bit the bullet and fixed it. I hope this helps you a bit.
Best,
Steven
Craig, how mechanically savvy do you feel? Checking the valve clearance is pretty easy. Make sure the engine is stone cold, unused overnight is a good place to start. Remove the three nuts holding the valve cover in place. Pull the cover.
The valve clearances on a 2000 engine are 0.008-.010" for the intake valves, and .013-0.015" for the exhaust valves. I believe it's the same for the 2200 engine. You can rotate the engine to make sure the cam love is pointing up for each valve then take its measurement with a feeler gauge.
As I mentioned before, checking is easy, rectifying a closed gap is a pain on our engines. If you'd rather save some pennies for your guy to do it I'd say this is one of those jobs. It's worth it as I now know myself. I was convinced there was a major problem with my engine before I bit the bullet and fixed it. I hope this helps you a bit.
Best,
Steven