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Poll on Major Service Costs for Mondial in 2012

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by soucorp, Apr 25, 2012.

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  1. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Mar 31, 2006
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    Wade O.
    #101 Wade, May 4, 2012
    Yes, Willie pulled it off but, just to be clear, he's a captain of a different kind of ship (ocean-going).

    Thanks for the typo correction, Mike. I still had time to fix it.
     
  2. TMan

    TMan Formula Junior

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    Steve
    #102 TMan, May 13, 2012
    Ditto Rob..."times 10"

    My mule has been the test mule for many of Dave's upgrades. If anyone out there wants to know if the price of these "transforming" fixes are worth it just give me a holler. I would be happy to discuss it with you.
     
  3. Burch1

    Burch1 Formula 3

    May 26, 2012
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    #103 Burch1, Feb 24, 2015
    Mike,
    Dealer is recommending a valve adjustment as part of the major.
    Appears it has never been done on the car, for the uniformed what does this do exactly and what are the benefits?
    Thanks!,
    Greg

     
  4. soucorp

    soucorp F1 Rookie

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    #104 soucorp, Feb 24, 2015
    Last edited: Feb 24, 2015
    Hi Greg,

    The valve adjustment is the clearance between the rocker arm and the cam shaft. If the clearance is too tight the cam could be opening too soon or not closing all of the way. Same goes if its too loose. It could be opening late and not to the correct lift reducing power. Both affects how smooth the engine is running and could very easily affect gas mileage and power. Read more in detail: http://www.howacarworks.com/engine/checking-and-adjusting-valves

    Its more money for the dealer to make from you, but if you dont do it, its not going to break anything. Also, you can do a valve adjustment with the engine in for the QV and 3.2 and I believe the T as well. So should you have the dealer do it, depends on how much and if that will be worth it to you to pay now or it can wait until later.

    Best,

    Mike
     
  5. Burch1

    Burch1 Formula 3

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    #105 Burch1, Feb 24, 2015
    Great article and info. thanks Mike!
     
  6. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
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    #106 PV Dirk, Feb 25, 2015
    If valves get too tight it is possible they won't completely close and exhaust valves can burn. Bad.
     
  7. Patek

    Patek Formula 3

    Mar 24, 2006
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    #107 Patek, Mar 18, 2020
    How much is a major for a 1987 3.2 Monidal in 2020.
     
  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #108 Rifledriver, Mar 18, 2020
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2020
    Whose major? Whats included...in detail. There are no two the same. I am in the business and I have given up trying. Prices have little correlation to the quality or extent of the job.

    I do not believe in skipping around from shop to shop. Take it to your usual guy.
     
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