Valve adjustment question Options

[Ronnie J]

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?

[Ctrout]

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?"