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SNEEKY007
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i got a 1995 nissan truck. 115000 miles, 3.0 v-6, auto. i just changed the timing belt. it runs good and doesnt miss a beat. the gas milege kinda sucks, and i here a lifter or valve clicking alittle bit on the left side. do i need to adjust the valves, or is it normal. and if i adjust them what is the gap?
May 3, 2007 at 12:02 AM
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[quote:43599d33f7="sneeky007"]i got a 1995 nissan truck. 115000 miles, 3.0 v-6, auto. i just changed the timing belt. it runs good and doesnt miss a beat. the gas milege kinda sucks, and i here a lifter or valve clicking alittle bit on the left side. do i need to adjust the valves, or is it normal. and if i adjust them what is the gap?[/quote:43599d33f7]

You can tighten the Rocker arm nuts and pivot locknuts at 12-16ft lbs. don't work change the lifters.

BTW they do make noises at that age.
May 3, 2007 at 2:35 AM
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