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Java2570 |
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Ok, I'm a newbie with a 1974 914 2.0L. I am replacing my heat exchangers and exhaust this week and while I have them off, I figure I'd adjust the valves while
I've got extra room to do so. So.... I spent time finding TDC notch on my flywheel and scribed a mark corresponding on the bottom viewing window of the trans. I also have a red paint mark that was made on the fan that lines up with this as well. When I go to adjust valves on #1, they are very tight and can't even get a feeler gauge into it to adjust. Then when I try to loosen the screw, it is making no difference in the looseness of the adjustment. What is happening here? Am I making some stupid mistake or is there something wacky going on? I've adjusted valves before on Karmann Ghias so I know how to do the adjustment basically. Also, the nuts are not 13 mm, they are 14 mm on this engine. I know the engine is from a 1975 car but I'm not sure if the rocker arms were replaced or not......confused. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks! |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Zach - I've seen Krusty's adjustment procedure and have determined that it's more work for me to do based on the fact that you can't see both sides of the engine while turning the tire. It's easier for me to do the basic 1-2-3-4 process right now while I am getting more comfortable with everything underneath, where my TDC is,etc.
If that doesn't make sense, well....I'm like that sometimes!! I believe that I was not on TDC when I was looking at it before and I did get 1 & 2 adjusted ok, working on 3 & 4 next. I just want to go back through afterwards and double check my valves and make sure I am doing it all right; whenever I rush is when I start screwing up things!! One thing for sure, turning the tire while I'm on my back is making me freakin' tired! Next time I'm going to get a dedicated helper.... |
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