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Ronnie J
post Dec 11 2004, 06:37 AM
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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
post Dec 11 2004, 07:10 AM
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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.
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post Dec 11 2004, 07:36 AM
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The Pelican article is here

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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)
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post Dec 11 2004, 09:55 AM
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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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post Dec 11 2004, 12:49 PM
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And I am no mechanic
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post Dec 11 2004, 03:55 PM
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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)
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post Dec 11 2004, 04:29 PM
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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)

I've yet to experience that feeling... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Dec 11 2004, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(swood @ Dec 11 2004, 02:29 PM)
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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)  :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)
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post Dec 11 2004, 08:09 PM
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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.

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post Dec 11 2004, 08:25 PM
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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.

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post 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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post Dec 11 2004, 10:13 PM
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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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post Dec 11 2004, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(swood @ Dec 11 2004, 06:29 PM)
QUOTE(mattillac @ Dec 11 2004, 01:55 PM)
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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)  :clap:

I've yet to experience that feeling... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Swoody, meanyouboth..

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