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It is really not a big deal, although the first time for anything is going to be a bit ... confusing.

1. Finding TDC is tough, but first line up TDC for 1 (or 4), then wiggel the rocker arm of 1 or 4, and whichever is a little lose, that will be the one to adjust your valves with, and then proceed from there).

2. The gap, 0.1mm is really hard to find the first time. I suggest that when you find the TDC of the valve you want to adjust, losen the adjustment screw a bit (or a lot) until you can insert the feeler gage in there, and then adjust it to spec, and tight. Horror stories abound about the guys who did not get it tight enough.

3. On the 86, removal of the AC compressor and swing it up over the fender resting on a big towel is a plus.

4. Removal of the air ducting on the left hand side is also a big plus.

5. Take this opportunity to remove all the plugs, inspect them, maybe replace them, and that also makes the turning over the enigne that much easier (people have said to not do this because things will fall inside the engnine, well, never happened to me).

6. Buy the valve adjustment kit with all the new nuts, and keep the old ones around for spares. The valve cover gasket with a silicon bead is better, especially the exhaust side.

With the oil change, spark plugs change, air filter change or cleaned, and a valve adjustment, it should take you 4 hours. More than that, and you are doing something wrong. Good luck.

And enlighten us with the AA story!