Servicing

[vmax1]

Hi All,

My Avensis has just passed the 54K mark and the Service Manual recommends a Valve clearance check at this stage. The 7A Fe engine is running sweet and there are no signs of any problems. I'm concerned that if I put this in for a service I may end up with problems (no confidence in any garage!). Has anyone got details of findings from this check on their services? Furthermore, if I decide to book this in, can anyone recommend someone in the Swindon area to do this?

Your comments are most welome.

Regards

[CarinaII]

I have a Carina II with a 4A-F engine, which is basically the same. The valve clearances will be fine mate, as they are shims. As long as it runs fine and sounds sweet, don't worry about it!

[Penfold]

MrT service sheet for wifes car states that the valves are checked with a stethoscope and only adjusted if necessary. They have the nerve to charge extra for the adjustment though.

No rattle = No problem. Don't fix what ain't broken.

[cmia]

If you cant hear the valves rattle/ tick tick tick tick loudly on idle, it should be fine.

[vmax1]

Thanks everyone.

I can't hear anything of any consequence on tickover.

With regard to a recommended garage in my area, it would appear that my suspicions have been confirmed!

Regards