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914-6 Valve Adjustment Advice |
kupcar |
Jan 24 2017, 05:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 14-February 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 15,528 Region Association: None |
Hi Guys, It's time to do some routine off season maintenance on the 914. The car has a 2.2s spec motor. My question is, how do -6 owners adjust the ignition timing prior to a valve adjustment? It looks damn near impossible to get a timing light reading. I know cutting into the firewall is an option for ease of access but I'm not willing to get the cutoff wheel out yet. Does everyone drop the motor and tune at a shop that has a running motor stand? I'd just like to double check the ignition before setting the valves. Thanks in advance.
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GeorgeRud |
Jan 24 2017, 07:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You could always put paint marks on TDC and at the timing advance mark by using the opening on the engine tin over the flywheel while using a mirror to check the pulley with the engine off. Then use those for checking the timing in the future.
You need to shave down the ribs on the turbo covers to clear the rear suspension ears if you upgrade to them. I'm enclosing a picture to show the shaved ribs. BTW, I see you're in Chicagoland as well. We have some great 914-6 shops here in Illinois. |
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