Valve Clearance?

2010 CHEVROLET SPARK
311,341 MILES • 0.8L • 3 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TEAMBSI
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I finally got the correct steps to do my valve clearance. But my problem is that when I accelerate it is quite noisy as if the valve clearance needs to be done. However, it is totally quiet when idling. Does it mean that I have to go lower with the measurements?
I am attaching the measurements I have used.
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Apr 13, 2023 at 5:10 AM
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These valve clearance specs look correct. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.
Apr 13, 2023 at 11:44 AM
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