1997 Nissan Patrol/Safari Repair Question
Topics covered: Valves, Engine, Four wheel drive.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 19, 2010
1997 Nissan Patrol/Safari engine valves
Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Nissan Patrol/Safari 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 210000 miles
what would cause inlet valves to gum up in the valve guide and cause the pushrods to jump out from under the adjustment screw on the rocker
1997 Nissan Patrol/Safari 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 210000 miles
what would cause inlet valves to gum up in the valve guide and cause the pushrods to jump out from under the adjustment screw on the rocker
Asked by robert pieraAnswer
Replied on July 19, 2010
Hi there,
Incorrect valve stem running clearance, over lean mixture causing the valves to run hot and expand causing tight clearances, these are often the main reasons.
mark (mhpautos)
