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Valve adjustment question |
Ronnie J |
Dec 11 2004, 06:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 31-October 04 From: Fairbanks, AK Member No.: 3,039 |
I adusted my 1.7's valves for the first time and it sounds like two skeletons humping on a tin roof. It runs but major loss of power what are the correct settings for a 1.7 and will it hurt to drive it a few miles to a mechanic who knows what there doing?
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Elliot_Cannon |
Dec 11 2004, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
Hi,
You might find a valve adjustment procedure iether on this web site or on the Pelican Parts web site. It's prettyeasy to do but if you don't do it rite it can result in some problems you don't need. Cheers, Elliot |
ejm |
Dec 11 2004, 07:36 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
The Pelican article is here
QUOTE to drive it a few miles to a mechanic who knows what there doing? a 914 mechanic in Alaska must feel a lot like the Maytag repairman (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Ctrout |
Dec 11 2004, 09:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 20-May 04 From: Mountain Home, ID. Member No.: 2,091 |
So far I have rebuilt all 4 calipers, changed master cylinder, changed clutch to include rear main and trans seals, adjusted valves and other routine maintenance. I have yet to be faced with a job that I would consider difficult on this car. They were all intimidating at first and quite messy but in the end, they really weren't that bad. Take your time, read each step in whatever tech article you are using, ask questions here and by all means, do the job yourself. Very rewarding and when you finally whip whatever has been whipping you, you will be that much more familiar with your car. You will also go away asking yourself "Why did I EVER consider paying a mechanic to do THAT?"
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jr91472 |
Dec 11 2004, 12:49 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
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mattillac |
Dec 11 2004, 03:55 PM
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robots! Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 27-October 04 From: vallejo,ca Member No.: 3,020 |
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i second that. it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i do something myself and find out that i did it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
swood |
Dec 11 2004, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mattillac @ Dec 11 2004, 01:55 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i second that. it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i do something myself and find out that i did it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I've yet to experience that feeling... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
mattillac |
Dec 11 2004, 05:12 PM
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robots! Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 27-October 04 From: vallejo,ca Member No.: 3,020 |
QUOTE(swood @ Dec 11 2004, 02:29 PM) QUOTE(mattillac @ Dec 11 2004, 01:55 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i second that. it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i do something myself and find out that i did it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) :clap: I've yet to experience that feeling... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) um, maybe more like a cold, greasy feeling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Dec 11 2004, 08:09 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
BTW, it's tough to verbally describe how the valve gap should "feel" on the feeler gauge. I'd read a half-dozen descriptions before I tackled my first adjustment (my old Honda Accord!), and when I was done the car had no power and made a ton of racket. I'd set everything too loose. So a buddy of mine came over the next day and set one valve for me. I checked that one again myself, and that told me how much drag there should be on the gauge when moving it in the gap.
I highly recommend getting a friend who knows this stuff to set one for you. --DD |
URY914 |
Dec 11 2004, 08:25 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I would say the most common mistake is a gap that is too large (no wise ass comments, please). I had a guy tell me once that you need to tighten them enough for the feeler gauge to hang by the adjustment screw without falling out. Just enough that you can pull it out after you lock down the nut.
Paul |
newdeal2 |
Dec 11 2004, 09:34 PM
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Paul...just curious, since I am going to check my clearances again with the engine in the car, do most of you get the valve set and tighten the nut alone or hold the adjuster with a screwdriver while tightening. I only ask since I don't know how difficult this will be to do UNDER the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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URY914 |
Dec 11 2004, 10:13 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Hold it with the screwdriver and tighten the nut. Yes, you need three hands. You will overtighten it first but after a few trys you'll get it right.
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redshift |
Dec 11 2004, 11:02 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(swood @ Dec 11 2004, 06:29 PM) QUOTE(mattillac @ Dec 11 2004, 01:55 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i second that. it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i do something myself and find out that i did it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) :clap: I've yet to experience that feeling... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Swoody, meanyouboth.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
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