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Exhaust valve cover
Hi guys. Newbie question here. I am in the process of adjusting the valves on my 1988 3.2 Carerra. What is the best way to get at the driver side exhaust cover? It is a pretty tight fit with a heat shield and the muffler adjacent. I can get my socket in there but do folks typically remove the muffler and shield for better access or just live with the bloody knuckles?
Thanks, Ruxin 
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05-25-2020, 07:03 AM
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Remove the tin from the cat, you’ll get more room
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05-25-2020, 09:48 AM
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I just did it both ways- worth taking the extra 10 minutes to R&R the catalytic converter, especially if you’re new at adjusting valves on these engines.
If the cat hasn’t been off in a while buy some extra bolts, and some anti-seize. You’ll also need gaskets.
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05-25-2020, 10:33 AM
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Good luck getting the Cat off. I had to cut most of the bolts off. About killed my Dremel. You will have to remove the O2 sensor also (no big deal). I would try to do it with the cat installed but heat shield off. Ideally if you take the cat off replace it with a bypass pipe and never have to worry about it again. Gain a couple horses in the process.
I do valve adjustments ever other year at least. real easy when you dont have to take all that stuff off. Chris 89 Carrera |
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