http://www.aep.bigstep.com/clik.htm

 

Have you used this before RR? Any comments?

 

It's quite a good idea. Beats the constant go/no go method of the feeler gauges I use. It would encourage me to check the valve clearances more often.

 

I have one in the garage right now, have had it 10 years. I used it to set the valves on my Dad's Mazda 626 - when I determined that the guys who installed his timing belt screwed it up, and then bumped ignition timing to let it start. Boy was I pizzed. It worked really well - I double checked behind it with the feelers gauges, but once you get the clicks dialed in, it is a snap.

I do not know if this will work with S2000's, but I do not see why not. I have ordered a 1/2" drive 10mm socket to get a feel for the distances.

 

 

Yes, I saw it in the FAQ section - I would not get the tool I posted if I had your tool either - or Marcucci's. This was really for newbies benefit.

 

 

I have no problem using a screwdriver, box-end wrench and 45 deg. feeler guages. Once the valves are adjusted to spec the first time, I find it only necessary to change the adjustment on 3 or 4 valves at each check that I did every 10-15k miles.

 

You are a better man than I, Doc - are you a neurosurgeon? My big mitts get in the way on some of these little critter engines, and I know plenty of mechanics with even bigger mitts than mine. I would think though that for the less mechanically gifted, and perhaps even for pros who need to do this a lot, the tool might be handy. Whether or not it is is something I will probably either find out in a few years, or if we have a Mid-Atlantic group session, perhaps help with someone else's car. Just thought I'd throw it out there, since a number of people (including Marcucci) went to the trouble of producing something along the same lines, screwdriver not included.

 

I use a Schley #88950 valve adjustment tool. Having the right tool makes all the difference. The jam nuts are pretty far down. It is a lot easier with the tool.