i am contemplating if i should get my valves readjusted after 30,000 miles ?

it has a slight ticking noise when i rev it to 4-5K, but it feels like its runnig strong.

I also wanted to hear from you guys if adjusting the valves would increase performance overall ?

thanks guys




Modified by Inextricabledrvr at 3:40 PM 12/8/2004

 

when would you get your valves adjusted?

every what amount of miles?

and where would you get this done, honda dealership? tuner shop.

just want some info.

 

I usually just do mine once a year or so, when i buckle down and give the car a real tune up to say. You really only need a couple tools, and the helms to get the job done right, its not that hard.

 

I thought it was every 15k miles but it could be 30. Not longer than that though. i do mine every year now that I've started running at the track. Putting them tighter gives you better performance. Some people do it .001-.002 tighter than honda recommends just to quiet things down and add a tiny power improvement.

 

owners manual says every 30k. it doesnt hurt to pull the valve cover and check the lash. if its off, adjust.

 

cool, so i am due for one. where would you get it done at?

and could i do it myself? what tools will i need, or should i just go ahead and buy a helms, and it will tell me all?

help por favor.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00LudeLover &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cool, so i am due for one. where would you get it done at?

and could i do it myself? what tools will i need, or should i just go ahead and buy a helms, and it will tell me all?

help por favor.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think I gave you the name of a shop, didn't I?
Valve adjustments really are easy to do; you need a set of feeler gauges, the snapon valve adjustment tool and a a 6 pack.
Easily done within an hour.
PM me if you've got any questions.

 

lol it takes about 10 mins to do a valve adjustment with the correct tools.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98TypeSH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol it takes about 10 mins to do a valve adjustment with the correct tools. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn dude, you're fast. 10 minutes ? You just eyeball it, huh?

 

no. pull the valve cover off, take out the #1 spark plug, stick an extenstion in the hole, turn the crank and do 4 valves at a time on alternate cylinders. lol its not that difficult.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98TypeSH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no. pull the valve cover off, take out the #1 spark plug, stick an extenstion in the hole, turn the crank and do 4 valves at a time on alternate cylinders. lol its not that difficult.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I guess I don't mind taking my time. I know it's not that difficult, but c'mon 10 minutes -- you're eyeballin it. Don't lie.

 

no, what was the name of the shop? and how much is it?

 

Sorry, the shop's in CA.

 

$65 total in san diego

 

Every 30K, at home, takes about 10 - 15 Mins. 30 If I have to replace valve cover gasket and tube seals. Not hard at all with the right tools.(1/2" Drive rachet and socket for crank pulley, 10mm socket, extension, feeler gauge set, flathead screw diver, 12mm socket,silicone rtv and razor blade.)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bb6h22a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I guess I don't mind taking my time. I know it's not that difficult, but c'mon 10 minutes -- you're eyeballin it. Don't lie.

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No it takes me about 10 mins also if that if you know what ur doing. And I do it at work daily , and for 1/2 of Maryland it seems like

 

i really dont want to mess with my engine...where should i get it done at?

honda dealership? or tuner shop?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00LudeLover &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i really dont want to mess with my engine...where should i get it done at?

honda dealership? or tuner shop?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would say dealership. (not because I work for one) but because with tuner shops I have had to fix a few of them its not that hard to do but its also easy to mess up. if your valves are adjusted to tight can give you a badd idle or missfire codes. Or to loose they are loud and also can cause missfire code ect. And another plus with dealership they stand buy there work alot of "tuner shops" give you start up out the door warranty and legaly there is nothing you can do about it. just my 2cents

 

You can definitly do it yourself. Just get a helms. You will probably use the helms later on too. If you never do it you will never learn man. Plus the helms will pay for it self in the first or second valve adjustment.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shakes &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">owners manual says every 30k. it doesnt hurt to pull the valve cover and check the lash. if its off, adjust.</TD></TR></TABLE>yea i try to do one at least every 30k or sooner... it depends if i hear anything out of the ordinary.