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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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I just found out it is 117$ just for valves and id like to know how hard it is to do on my own and what i need to do it.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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If your mechanically inclined, you will need a manual, a set of feeler guages, and a few hand tools. Valve adjustment is a fairly easy task, however not for the light hearted.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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That would depend on the model .. $117 for valve adj. on a Recon is high (it's only 1/2-3/4 hour job .. $117 for adj on a TRX450ER isn't quite so bad (it could need 4 shims at approx. $6.00CDN each) Plus pulling and re-torquing the cam possibly 1-2 times ...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Yes, you are absoulutly right.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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by the way it is a 1999 300ex
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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That ones quite simple, remove the fuel tank and you will have access to the valves.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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My o7 Rubicon is due for the first adjustment, but I'm afraid to let the dealer mechanics work on it. I'll probably do them myself.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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The rubi is not to bad... more tedious then anything... removing the plastic and the fuel tank....
 
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