Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?

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Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?

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Just wondering if anyone has one and does it really work and make the job easier?
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I don't know how that would work.

The only special tool you need is a cut out deep 10mm socket to clear the cam lobes and a set of feeler gauges.
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Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?

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No, but I'm going to buy one now! And not for the FTO, for my Mini lol
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Vectose wrote:I don't know how that would work.

The only special tool you need is a cut out deep 10mm socket to clear the cam lobes and a set of feeler gauges.
But I've tried the book way a few times (on different FTO's) and they still end up sounding crap making me think i'm just not good with feeler gauges - or not doing it right.
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A mechanic adjusted my tappets and they went fairly quiet.
There is ticking but I am pretty sure it is the injectors.

Is there a place to get the special Mitsubishi tool?
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Last I checked it was $300 from amayama.

You can easily make your own by grinding out the side of a deep 10mm socket.
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I have to admit I have the Mitsi tool, but it is considerably cheaper to make yourself.

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So how is the grinded 10mm socket kept in place to avoid spinning?
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You grind some flat spots at the top for a spanner.
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