I got pretty good at adjusting them on my /4.

Is it alot different for the /6?

Something I can do with the right tools or am I better off taking it to a Porsche guy?

I guess I am getting old but I hate laying under the car for that much time and having to get up to turn the engine, etc. I have mine done by the shop as part of a race prep where the mechanic does an oil change and cut open the oil filter and also goes over things that I might miss. Since I don't do any auto-x or even DE's , just wheel to wheel the time is well spent.

Never done a 4 (or even the 6 in my /6 yet), just my 911. Its a simple elephant foot w/ a jam nut. I think thats pretty much the same as a VW Type I, so Im guessing the -4 is also similar (odd round-about logic huh?) The teener seems only be slightly more difficult due to reaching down into the engine bay.

Best,
SMD

-6 can be a little crowded if you have heat exchangers.
common practice is to pull them off..

headers help though
although there are usually problems getting the valve cover to clear the suspension bolt. (some times overcome by grinding the cover ribs, or by installing studs and nuts instead of bolts, or finally by pulling the engine to do the job.)

I just drop the engine in the winter and then tend to her needs

This is the beauty of the patrick bulkhead mount that no one wants to talk openly about.

I've had 3-4 valve adjustments since may.
its a mater of taking off my shift rod, putting a jack under the tranny, unhooking one philips head screw on my oil line and taking out 2 tranny mount bolts.

magically... I can tip my entire motor in 15 minutes.
makes for easy valve adjustments.

I've got to do valve adjustments, head bolts torque, leak down check, and rocker shafts next weekend. Its a couple of hours job.

brant

I have done my 6 with the engine in the car and it is not fun. Its so bad you wind up doing a mediocre job. I just pull the engine now when spring is around the corner. Change oil, etc... If you have a lift its probably okay.....

John