The engine is a 1989 B20A5 from a 3rd Gen Prelude. I can hear one of the valves clacking, and I was going to get it adjusted but I was told that on an engine of that age it's best to leave it as it is, because it could possibly affect the compression.

BS or should I really not get them adjusted?


The engine is in top shape, I haven't checked the compression yet, but I'm sure it's very good.

 

it wouldnt hurt

 

when i had my 89 b20a5 i adjusted it at 170,000 it was quieter and better

 

Good to hear, guess I'll get it done.

 

Should defenitly have it done. You may even see an improvement with gas mileage

 

i tried adjusting my valves but the guy who had my car b4 me tightened them all the way. All i can say is what an idiot that guy was. First i tried adjusting the valves to the specs(i think it was 10mm on the intake and 18mm on the exhaust side), did that and it made it worse. so i jus adjusted them back to the way the guy had it. i guess theres nuttin else i can do but replace, and i dont wanna do that b/c im more concentrated on finishing my hatch.


Modified by mikemerc85 at 7:09 PM 5/30/2005

 

Damn, what an idiot. How much would replacing them cost you about?