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The valve and intake manifold covers washed, degreased and ready for touching up the paint. Couldn't clean them any further without stripping the original paint so it won't look perfect after applying the paint but still, should provide huge difference in appearance. ...
Before backing off the valve clearance adjusters, checked the current valve clearance. They were all over the place and #1 exh side were out of the spec. Rest of them were at the limit but within the spec. All four camshafts looked fine under the initial inspection with extra scratch marking at #3 cyl intake cam robe. ...