At the snap-on website, there are a few choices for the tool to do a valve adjustment. Which is the right tool? this is for a b18c1
http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/catalo...snapon%2Dstore

 

the first one. 10mm.

 

 

wow that's expensive! any other brand?

 

or you can do what I did....the ghetto wrench.




just get a torch, heat and bend. Make sure the loop end is shorter so you can fit into the small spaces.

 

can I buy that off of you? I don't have a spare wrench or access to to a blow torch.

 

Go to Sears. You can pick up a cheap wrench for $3 (doesn't need to be Craftsmen, since you're voiding the warranty anyway). And get a torch and propane cylinder. Total cost out the door - ~$10. Total time to make it yourself - 5 - 10 minutes. Very simple, it's really much easier to do than you would expect. That and now you've got a torch if you ever need it... I use mine for lighting birthday cakes. (seriously)

 

thread jack!! my engine is ticking. its the valves. how exactly do i adjust them? i looked at the manual at auto zone and it gave no useful information. thanks

 

do a search on here and u will find ur answer. there are many threads about this

 

http://www.c-speedracing.com

 

The snap on tool rules Ive got two

 

Although the self made wrench is pretty cheap to make, the Snap On tool does make the job very easy.

 

=/ I just use a regular wrench and a screwdriver

i set the valve a little loose and when I tighten down the nut it usually makes it perfect

 

I've always kept a 10mm crowsfoot around for adjusting valves. It's cheaper and easier than bending a wrench, plus you won't be voiding the warranty on any of your tools.

 

i got a snapon tool for 30 bucks shipped

 

get the snap-on. It'll make the job so much easier.

 

sorry to bring this back from the dead but ive been getting mixed responces. for a 98 teg ls i dont need the specialty tool just a regular 12mm wrench?

 

Check amazon.com for a 10mm valve adjustment tool. Its exactly like the snap on one but only costs around $10. It is WAY better than the bench wrench.

 

i've been searchin for awhile, but can anyone draw out a diagram to where i'm supposed to stick the feeler in? on all the diagrams all i see is the nut, then the gauge is under there somewhere.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by no2unenolife &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i've been searchin for awhile, but can anyone draw out a diagram to where i'm supposed to stick the feeler in? on all the diagrams all i see is the nut, then the gauge is under there somewhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>

vtec lobe
non vtec= primary lobe

 

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vtec lobe
non vtec= primary lobe</TD></TR></TABLE>

vtec engines use the primary lobes for adjustment too.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .xcalibur. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check amazon.com for a 10mm valve adjustment tool. Its exactly like the snap on one but only costs around $10. It is WAY better than the bench wrench.</TD></TR></TABLE>i read somewhere that you need a 12mm for a nonvtec (b18b)? does anyone know if this is right?

 

non-VTEC engines do not require the special tool, as their adjustment nuts are up high, as opposed to deep down in the head on VTEC engines. You can do the adjustment on non-VTEC engines with a regular wrench and screwdriver, no problem.

The first time I did a valve adjustment, I tried the bent wrench method and it was a horrible failure. You get NO leverage using a bent wrench like what was pictured above. I ended up botching the job and had to make the 200-mile trip back to school with one exhaust valve ticking with around .030" clearance sounded like a diesel engine.

After that I got a set of valve adjustment tools that Harbor Freight used to sell back in the day. Set of 4 different adjustment tools in different sizes for about $20, works just as well as the Snap-On version. It's too bad they don't sell them anymore.

 

what is the different between snap-on and other brands other than big name.

 

I bought the Sanp-On one, and we'll see how much I like it today....