Correct?

for 1.7s i think it is .006 and .006. at least that is what haynes says. (but i am pulling those numbers odd the top of my head)

That is what the factory says, however, I set both at .005.

This is a brand new 2.0. Should I decrease the clearances? Haynes says .006 intake and .008 exhaust.

They gonna go clackity clack....but better than being too tight...

Hey Dude
Off the top of my head, your on.
Problem is I surf at the house, so my tech stuff is at work, I am sure some guy going to give you a possitive answer, rite now, maybe even before I post this
Hey quick note : I run swivle (sp) feet adjusting screws, 2 different ways to do it, if you haven't done it, look it up. I took my 2.0l apart for the first time because a valve mushroomed to the point where I had to grind it off just to pass the very loose guide.

Go stock, .006/.008 until you break the motor in, and after 2-3 adjusts, do the .005 if you like.. you must watch closely for a tight one..


M

QUOTE (vsg914 @ Feb 17 2005, 05:24 PM)

That is what the factory says, however, I set both at .005.

yupp, when i was still running my 1.8 i set them both to .004 ..

gives you a little bit more umpf!
Andy

OOOOPPPPS hit the wrong button, cont :
Just have to say it realy cut down on the noise
How many other guys use swivle feet (sp) ??
WBR
Joe

I go 4&5 for 1.7-1.8 and straight 6's on 2.0 and seem to have a little better running than stock specs.

QUOTE (redshift @ Feb 17 2005, 05:36 PM)

Go stock, .006/.008 until you break the motor in, and after 2-3 adjusts, do the .005 if you like.. you must watch closely for a tight one.. M

I think this is good advise. This motor has alot of time and money invested in it. If I am wrong, show the seal what a 914 CLUB is!!!!!!!!

Redshift, I need you!!!!!!

ArgyBargy...........

WHA!!?

Uhoh.... did I misplace a decimal..




M

Set it up exactly to stock and break it in fully -
it's hard.

I couldn't stand it and didn't keep revs up as long as instructed. I think one set of rings never set quite fully.

So follow all directions. Yeah.

Breaking in a cam is the most nerve wracking thing a person can ever do, hisself.




M

And for a 2.0 with stainless exhaust valves? .06 and .06?? Since the sodium filled jobbers expand more than solid steel??

That seems to be the consensus. 0.008" only for the sodium-cooled valves (2.0 exhaust only; very rare option for the 1.8's exhaust valve). 0.006" for all the others, including aftermarket 2.0 exhaust valves.

--DD