2004 1150rt doing my 18k service atm have some questions

[SHOman]

hello,

 

Typing this with oily fingers...

 

I am performing my 18k service valve adjustment (1st time).

 

I read the "how to's" and have the TDC mark in what I think is center of the viewing hole. Valves are able to be wiggled.

 

What angle should i be looking at the hole? dead on, eyes at same level? I want to be sure I am looking from the correct angle.

 

Also, I unscrewed the head bolts by hand. Should they have been this loose?

 

THANKS!

 

back to them valves for a bit.

[Stan Walker]

Also, I unscrewed the head bolts by hand. Should they have been this loose?

 

I assume you mean valve cover bolts...... No, they should have been torqued to 8 Nm. If you really meant head bolts you have a serious problem.

 

What angle should i be looking at the hole? dead on, eyes at same level? I want to be sure I am looking from the correct angle

 

It doesn't matter. There is a large area of the cam opposite the cam lobe where there will be no up or down motion of the cam follower. I would say "flat" but of course the cam is really round.

 

Stan

[SHOman]

Thanks for the quick reply Stan, yes i meant the head cover bolts.

 

I was really suprised how lose they were, no even finger tight.

[Stan Walker]

I was really suprised how lose they were, no even finger tight.

 

Some one goofed. I'm surprised you didn't notice an oil leak.

 

Stan