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| jbachert |
 Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
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I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves were last done by Tony at Translog in York (by the previous owner of the car).
I guess it is time to adjust the valves. So....is it a giant pain in the ass to do myself or should I have it done? I am not worried about my mechanical skills - just wondering how frustrating of a job it is. Any advice would be appreciated! |
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| rjames |
Mar 26 2014, 01:23 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,244 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down on or pry against the heat exchangers otherwise you could stip one or more of the exhaust studs.
I was stupid when I first got my 914 and went to adjust the valves and used one of the heat exchangers as leverage when to helo remove a valve cover retainer that wouldn't budge. Not only did I learn how to adjust the valves, I also learned how to install a timesert with the engine in the car to repair the stripped threads for the exchaust studs that I had stripped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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jbachert Valve Adjustment - do it myself or have it done? Mar 25 2014, 11:17 AM
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I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ... Mar 25 2014, 11:21 AM Elliot Cannon To me it's not exactly difficult to do. I usu... Mar 25 2014, 11:22 AM tumamilhem YES! I have been wanting to learn how to do th... Mar 25 2014, 11:28 AM JawjaPorsche It did not cost much to have my capable mechanic t... Mar 25 2014, 11:41 AM Nozzle
I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ... Mar 25 2014, 11:58 AM rmital
I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves ... Mar 25 2014, 12:13 PM
tumamilhem
I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves... Mar 25 2014, 12:16 PM
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I have put 3000 miles on my car since the valves... Mar 25 2014, 01:05 PM rmital
[quote name='rmital' post='2015841' date='Mar 25 ... Mar 25 2014, 01:37 PM 914itis
[quote name='rmital' post='2015841' date='Mar 25... Mar 25 2014, 01:46 PM tumamilhem How long would it take an experienced mechanic (an... Mar 25 2014, 12:17 PM Jerlle
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How long would it take an experienced mechanic (... Mar 26 2014, 12:10 PM Jerlle
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How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a... Mar 25 2014, 12:41 PM Cap'n Krusty
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How long would it take an experienced mechanic (... Mar 25 2014, 03:40 PM tumamilhem
How long would it take an experienced mechanic (... Mar 25 2014, 10:05 PM TheWeatherMan
How long would it take an experienced mechanic (a... Jul 4 2017, 07:15 PM Dave_Darling I don't know if I'm the DDD that the Cap... Mar 25 2014, 10:09 PM Cap'n Krusty
I don't know if I'm the DDD that the Cap... Mar 26 2014, 03:46 PM Rand It's not hard. Depends. And I mean diapers. Mar 26 2014, 02:18 AM jbachert I think I will jack it up and take a look at it fr... Mar 26 2014, 07:09 AM Philip W.
I think I will jack it up and take a look at it f... Mar 26 2014, 07:31 AM Millerwelds It is easy. Krusty's method is foolproof and q... Mar 26 2014, 08:34 AM lsintampa With what you say about your mech skills - this is... Mar 26 2014, 08:38 AM ThePaintedMan :agree:
You can, and should do this. I always th... Mar 26 2014, 11:07 AM Jerlle
Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down ... Mar 26 2014, 01:29 PM JawjaPorsche
Word of caution, be mindful not to put pull down... Mar 26 2014, 02:13 PM The Cabinetmaker Like jawja said, shop towel. Or, use a screw drive... Mar 26 2014, 03:39 PM Cap'n Krusty I'll do a training session. Gimme good notice... Mar 26 2014, 03:50 PM ripper911 Don't forget, you have to do the adjustment wh... Mar 27 2014, 05:05 AM rosenfe im searching for cap'ns valve adjustment diy,c... Mar 27 2014, 10:46 AM Cevan
im searching for cap'ns valve adjustment diy,... Mar 27 2014, 11:40 AM wobbletop What about for a 6?
Still a DIY? Link to tips? Mar 27 2014, 12:57 PM Cap'n Krusty
What about for a 6?
Still a DIY? Link to tips?
... Apr 23 2014, 08:05 AM wobbletop
What about for a 6?
Still a DIY? Link to tips?
... Apr 24 2014, 08:26 AM Cap'n Krusty
[quote name='Cap'n Krusty' post='2028457' dat... Apr 24 2014, 08:36 AM wobbletop
For 4 cylinder cars, I prefer the Elring over th... Apr 24 2014, 08:38 AM dcheek A tip given to me by the person that showed me how... Mar 27 2014, 01:35 PM rmital
A tip given to me by the person that showed me ho... Mar 27 2014, 02:37 PM johnpierre hey everyone
I just wanted to give props to Jerl... Apr 22 2014, 04:12 PM stugray Actually the best feeler gauge is the "Go/No-... Apr 23 2014, 07:21 AM Vacca Rabite The Krusty way is the best way.
It does not take ... Apr 23 2014, 01:01 PM Rand 6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 m... Jul 7 2017, 02:32 PM TheWeatherMan
6 hours? Practice more, it shouldn't take 30 ... Jul 7 2017, 06:05 PM |
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