Valve adjustment on a 16V isn't a diyER. Just having enough shims to make an adjustment will cost $150. Plus most people wouldn't have the expertize to remove & reinstall the cams to exchange these shims when needed.

Again MOST idle problems are related to AIR flow SENSOR problems.

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