Do I need new eccentrics and bolts for valve adjustment

[clydesdale]

I have never adjusted the valves and I have owned the car for the past 72k and it has 271k on the clock. Do I need to replace these parts or just adjust? Thanks.

[nando]

no, but I like to keep a few of the nuts/bolts on hand as sometimes they can strip. the eccentrics can also get flatspotted. You could replace them and it wouldn't hurt, but you don't strictly need to.

[clydesdale]

The flatspots, are they easy to identify? I hear they are more likely to occur in a situation like mine, where adjustments have not been made in a while. Thanks

[nando]

yeah, just pull a couple out and look at them. they would be pretty obvious if they are there.

[clydesdale]

ok, thanks. BTW, new valve cover gasket right?

[blefevre]

Yes, and the four plugs on the end.

[clydesdale]

I will take a look when I get near the car, but what plugs are you talking about? Thanks man.

[blefevre]

Four of these.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...C%20Each%09%20

[clydesdale]

Thanks man!!

[clydesdale]

Should I be good buying 3 eccentrics and 3 bolt/nut combos? The valves have not been adjusted in at least 75k. Thanks.

[netcsk]

If any are flat-spotted it is likely that all of them are. There are 12 total.

[Kershaw]

has the timing belt ever been changed?

if it hasnt.. i'd get on that.

[StereoInstaller1]

has the timing belt ever been changed?

if it hasnt.. i'd get on that.

Fixed your post, bud.

[Kershaw]

:rofl:

[clydesdale]

Oh yes, I do the belt every 4 years. That is getting done at the same time. I kind of what to complete this start to finish, but not sure if I will end up having to order parts. Maybe I should buy 12 eccentrics.