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| cpavlenko |
 Sep 7 2016, 08:19 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I'm going to attempt my first valve adjustment on my 914. I use to do my 68 Type 3 square back with no problems. So tonight it goes up on the ramps, then tomorrow i'll take on the challenge. I just hope I can get my hands and body in the right position.
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| 7TPorsh |
Sep 7 2016, 09:16 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California 
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I just did my first valve job on my 1.7 this last weekend. It's tight down there under ramps. I'm 6'4 225 and I managed. I'm going to have to do it again because something is still off....I rushed through it I think.
I have a header so wasn't too hard but I think with the full heater setup it's a bit more work. I suggest the following along with any other tips you read about: - Take your time - Use the Kap'n method - Cold engine - Get the orientation of the cylinder order correct...when your backwards and upside down things get mixed up...know which is 1-2-3-4 - make sure you hit Top Dead Center on the correct cylinder - the longer the feeler gauge the better - Take your time - Don't mix up intake and exhaust if using Kap'n method - Take your time; double check every adjustment - Have new cover seals handy |
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| cpavlenko |
Sep 8 2016, 08:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Sep 7 2016, 08:16 AM)  I just did my first valve job on my 1.7 this last weekend. It's tight down there under ramps. I'm 6'4 225 and I managed. I'm going to have to do it again because something is still off....I rushed through it I think. I have a header so wasn't too hard but I think with the full heater setup it's a bit more work. I suggest the following along with any other tips you read about: - Take your time - Use the Kap'n method - Cold engine - Get the orientation of the cylinder order correct...when your backwards and upside down things get mixed up...know which is 1-2-3-4 - make sure you hit Top Dead Center on the correct cylinder - the longer the feeler gauge the better - Take your time - Don't mix up intake and exhaust if using Kap'n method - Take your time; double check every adjustment - Have new cover seals handy Thanks, and the 1.7 is .006 for both... |
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