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Engine + Driveline / M42 valve adjustment?

« on: January 15, 2009, 03:29:48 PM »

Thanks for the quick replies!

That's what I was assuming form what I've read so far, in terms of the M42 not needing valve adjustment (in the classic sense)

So what could the problem be? Or what questions should I ask to figure that out? Or how might I find that out?

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Engine + Driveline / M42 valve adjustment?

« on: January 15, 2009, 03:03:40 PM »

I'm looking at purchasing my first E30 and there's one on my local CL that simply says

"needs valve adjustment, good condition"

Obviously I'm asking a lot more about it, but what exactly does "needs valve adjustment" mean?, how does that occur?, and how serious of a problem COULD it be?

I saw conflicting statements on BF regarding if the M42 could even have its valves adjusted...and I'll be the first to admit I don't know that much about car mechanics, but I'm willing to learn (hence my creeping around here)

Thanks everyone!