valve adjustment required on 1980 280 CE

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j3rrybear@gmail.com - 07 Jul 2006 22:52 GMT

Is it indeed true that the DOHC 6cyl in my 280CE requires valve
adjustment periodically? Thank you.

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T.G. Lambach - 07 Jul 2006 23:00 GMT

Yes it's true, valve adjustment every 15K to 20K miles. This is a job
that an owner can do; it needs moderate skill and some patience. Done
when engine is cold.

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Richard Sexton - 08 Jul 2006 00:15 GMT

>Is it indeed true that the DOHC 6cyl in my 280CE requires valve
>adjustment periodically? Thank you.

Yes, absolutely.

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