Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987FIERO BASE, AUTOMATICLABOR TIMESENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALVALVEGRIND COMPLETE
1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, Automatic
Grind Complete
1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, AutomaticSECTION Grind Complete
Includes: Remove carbon, check surfaces for warpage, reface or replace Valves, resurface Valve Seats and clean Valve Guides. Adjust Valves (where applicable).
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line4 | 6.8 | 5.4 | A | |
| Additional Procedure: VALVE: Grind Complete: | ||||
| Where Air Cond interferes add | 0.5 | A | ||
| Where Cruise Control interferes add | 0.2 | A | ||
| Where Elect Eng System interferes add | 0.5 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY: Disassemble & Assemble: | ||||
| Both | 0.6 | B | ||
| One | 0.3 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM STUD: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each Additional,Press in Type | 0.2 | B | ||
| Each Additional,Screw in Type | 0.1 | B | ||
| One,Press in Type | 0.3 | B | ||
| One,Screw in Type | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| In-Line4 | 0.4 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS (REMOVED): Clean: | ||||
| Each Additional | 0.1 | B | ||
| One | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE SPRING ASSEMBLED HEIGHT: Correct: | ||||
| Per 3 Springs | 0.2 | A | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.