valve lash(NEW PROB)
 

i just changed my head gasket yesterday and i was wondering if u dont do a valve lash job on it will it cause the motor not to start?? and i know my timing is on perfect. so will not doing a valve lash cause the motor not to start. any help will b appreciated. thanks -adam-

Re:valve lash
 

No, you usually don't change the valve lash just by doing that. Must be something else. If your valve lash is off it will still start, valves are usually louder (more clicking).

Re:valve lash
 

By chance did you take the head to the machine shop and have them do a valve grind and resurface? if so then you would need to do a valve lash adjustment. If your doing just a head gasket? no, you should be fine if it ran ok before hand.

Re:valve lash
 

yea i only did a head gasget job on it but now it wont start it will start for a split second then it will die and only crank over. (forgot to mention this is for my b18b motor)

Re:valve lash
 

In that case... double check your firing order?

Re:valve lash
 

Make sure the plugs are clean and dry, it might take a little bit to start it. Ensure all your wiring is ok, and all your vac lines (esp map sensor signal line) Make sure the thermostat ground wasnt taking off when doing the head job.

Re:valve lash
 

make sure to check the timing again

Re:valve lash
 

ok now the motor starts it was a couple of plugs that had the gap smashed on them :P but.. now it only runs on two cylinders its trhowing code 16, (bad injector) but i swtiched injectors around to c if that was the prob but either way it will only run on two cylinders (3,4) only 1, 2 dont get fuel at all so now im thinking my resistor pack when bad??