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.

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...