05-21-2019, 04:37 AM
"My question is does anybody know if this is really necessary to have this service performed?"
Here is what CAT says: https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/ma...alves.html & https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/2004-2006_...dation.pdf
"Also to gain access to engine i would have to tear out tile in rear bath ."
Newell has a tile panel that is designed to come out to allow access to the top of the engine, but I am guessing that you know that.
As Newell owners we all have the choice in what maintenance to do and when to do it. I did the valve adjustment on my Series 60 as Detroit Diesel recommends, at 60,000 miles, and immediately my mpg jumped up and my Jake performed better.
Good luck with your choice...........................................
Here is what CAT says: https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/ma...alves.html & https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/2004-2006_...dation.pdf
"Also to gain access to engine i would have to tear out tile in rear bath ."
Newell has a tile panel that is designed to come out to allow access to the top of the engine, but I am guessing that you know that.
As Newell owners we all have the choice in what maintenance to do and when to do it. I did the valve adjustment on my Series 60 as Detroit Diesel recommends, at 60,000 miles, and immediately my mpg jumped up and my Jake performed better.
Good luck with your choice...........................................
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531