sfbu1

I have a 2k Si w/ 80k. I have never adjusted the valves. I am going to replace the timing belt and need to know how and if I should adjust the valves.

mattcivic

i had never done one before and this is what helped me get it done worked awsome lots of pix and step by step on how to do it. u want to buy the special tool for the job to u will see what im talking about in the article YW

http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=485

1700anddroping

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if they are noisy adjust them,if it was quiet don't fix something that isn't broke.


int-.007

exh-.009

i usually set a tight 7 and 9.

sfbu1

Thanks for the reply. I have heard that if you wait too long to adjust the valves it can do damage if you do so, kinda like transmission service. But this theory doesn't seem to hold water for me. I do have what may be decerned as noise but very light and fear the inevitable tick if I miss an adjustment on one or two.

I have reviewed the posted site and it looks rather straight forward for the 18 but I have a 16. My Question is related to the VTEC head. I have never worked on one and wonder if there are any differences or special tools I need to know about.

1700anddroping

i set all my motors like this and this is where they run the best.
yes it does take a special tool from snap or any tool dealer.you can make your
own tho out of some old tools that you may have just laying around.pm me and i will explain.

sfbu1

Cool. I have seen what is called a Honda valve adjustment tool that looks like a socket w/ a screwdriver run thru it. Is that the one. Also, Do you have a copy of the adjusting sequence. I wonder if a Haynes manual would cover the SI/VTEC engine.

Thanks again.

1700anddroping

there is really no sequence.i do #1 then move the cam lobe till it is
pointing up then #2 so on and so on.