Valve clearances - cost to shim

[michaelg]

Had this job done on mine (2002) at around  110'000 miles and as the cold weather starts i can hear the same problem starting again with the van now at 150'000 miles.

How much should this job cost approximately ? Not sure if my money would be better spent towards a new van at this stage.

[brodfather11]

If its only done 40,000 mls it shouldn't need done again . If the timing belt is due get it done then.

I cant find any ref to adjusting valve clearances in the service book for my 2001 1.9d , only the LPG models give a interval.

When I had my sump off there was some play on the chain for driving the oil pump, it sounds the same as rattly tappets.

[geoff]

Clearance adjustment is a camshaft removal job so a lot of work, think of cambelt service plus two more hours work and you'll be close on cost.

Clearances could easily need adjustment again after 40k miles.

From experience I always advise setting the clearances to the lower tolerance limit as once valve recession begins it continues at a faster pace, setting to smallest setting gives a greater service interval with no detriment - you are after all working within Citroen guidelines.

Look towards another vehicle ? Depends on the current state of repair of your existing one.

[michaelg]

Thank Guys
Van is in pretty good shape otherwise, had a few bearings done last year and the fuel pump replaced this year, gets serviced every 7000 miles on the dot, tyres are good, brake pads done 2 years ago, new exhaust 3 years ago.timing belt recently done too, maybe i should consider this job, hard to know, i do like the van.

[geoff]

No real reason not to then it seems as it is set up for many years to come.

Ask a local garage for a price and see where that takes you, it can be done DIY but takes time - I've done a few now.

[michaelg]

Cheers mate,
How long should one expect these vans to go on for ?

[Pdamo]

Hi Guys

My 2003 has now completed 220k and still going strong just bought another to keep it company keep on top of it and they will last forever

[michaelg]

So i got a decent price to get this work done and have gone ahead with the job,
The old girl will be back on the road in the next day or 2 I'll hang on to her for a while yet.
150'000 miles and still going strong.

I wonder how long can i realistically expect this van to keep going for ?

[michaelg]

Got her back,
clearances shimmed, sludge cleaned out of tank and intake pipe,
Running really quiet and smooth now plus loads more poke .

[geoff]

Got her back,
clearances shimmed, sludge cleaned out of tank and intake pipe,
Running really quiet and smooth now plus loads more poke .

Well done a good result !

Out of interest what were you charged to do this work ?  It may help others bite the bullet.