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Old 09-01-2008, 04:50 AM
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Question last year for valve adjustments?

on 911's, what was the last year to need valve adjustments / first year without?

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Old 09-01-2008, 08:25 AM
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The 964 (89-93) was the last model requiring valve adjustment, as far as I remember.
Old 09-01-2008, 01:59 PM
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in the US the 1995 model ( 993 ) was the first one not to require valve adjustment
Old 09-01-2008, 06:12 PM
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thanks guys.
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I'm curious, why do you ask?
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i'm considering getting rid of the BMW and maybe picking up a 911.

i recall from my younger years the task of valve adjustments on my Beetles and would prefer not to repeat that task (or pay to have it done) ...
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It is expensive to have it done but it is a DIY. I do my own. The first or second valve adjust is a bit of a pain and a learning curve but now it is just a breeze. That and it is every 15K (I think) that you are suppose to have it done. Personally, I wouldn't let this deter you from owning a certain year of 911.
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At least having the 15k vave adjustment goves you the chance to inspect the condtion of the cams, rocker arms, etc... before you start hearing strange noises.

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Originally Posted by David R. Hendrickson
i'm considering getting rid of the BMW and maybe picking up a 911.

i recall from my younger years the task of valve adjustments on my Beetles and would prefer not to repeat that task (or pay to have it done) ...
I humbly offer the suggestion to purchase the 8th Edition of my book (my signature), it sounds like you should probably do some reading before the hunt begins !



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