Valve adjustment on a 914-6, Pictures please Options

[John]

Does anyone have any photo evidence that it is possible to remove the lower valve covers (to do a valve adjustment) with the 6-cyl engine in the car?

I have heard rumors that it is possible to do without removing the engine, and I do not believe that the covers will clear the lower studs and the suspension console without lowering the engine (which I do not want to do).

I'll attempt it, if some kind folks will post some pictures of how to get the lower valve covers off.

For those of you who don't know, I am in process of moving away from my shop and am temporarily in an apartment. I moved the car over here, but it is in need of a valve adjustment and all I have is an apartment size garage and almost no tools. There is a Harbor Freight store in town where I may get some temporary tools to get the job done, or I may bring some tools back with me on my next trip home. (very likely to happen)

On second thought, I could probably get the car high enough to pull the motor and do a proper job here in the apartment garage. I just need my tools............

For those who care, I am moving from Kansas City to Evansville, IN.

I would still like to see some pictures (of removing the lower valve covers) if anyone has any.


P.S. the engine is a 1984 3.2

[John]

I removed material from the lower valve covers and they slipped into place. I got everything buttoned up and even repaired my trunk lock, then I found my battery was dead.

It's charging now.

I'm re-learning how to work on cars without all my equipment and lift. It's painful.

I haven't worked without a lift for about 15 years. They really spoil you.

Tomorrow I spend all day house (and garage) hunting........