How to Adjust Valve in civic 2000 EX stock motor? I did search and found for DOHC but I got SOHC engin. I think it shoud be similar but not sure.
So can you guys help me out. also what is Factory spec for the 2000 civic EX motor?

here is the link http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php

 

I looked around H-T and couldnt find the thread to the valve adjustment for D series, i know theres one here but i couldnt find it. So i do believe that you searched too. Since you did here you go, straight from the helms:

 

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On step 5 when they say "loosen the locknut.....amount of drag" what do they mean?

 

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Loosen the locknut on top. Then, you can adjust the clearance by using a flathead screwdriver to adjust the screw. When you loosen the locknut, stick the feeler gauge under (using the appropriate gauge size) and tighten the screw. Feel it until there is a slight downward force the feeler gauge. If you are able to move the feeler gauge in and out with a slight amount of "tug" on the gauge, you're golden. Tighten the locknut to the spcified torque and move on.

Drag meaning force. Think of the "drag" as "tug". If the feeler gauge gets tugged on when you pull it out, it's fine. If there is no tug, you need to tighten the adjustment screw more. If you can't place the gauge in nor remove it when you tighten the screw, it's too tight, it needs to be loosen.

 

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Loosen the locknut on top. Then, you can adjust the clearance by using a flathead screwdriver to adjust the screw. When you loosen the locknut, stick the feeler gauge under (using the appropriate gauge size) and tighten the screw. Feel it until there is a slight downward force the feeler gauge. If you are able to move the feeler gauge in and out with a slight amount of "tug" on the gauge, you're golden. Tighten the locknut to the spcified torque and move on.

Drag meaning force. Think of the "drag" as "tug". If the feeler gauge gets tugged on when you pull it out, it's fine. If there is no tug, you need to tighten the adjustment screw more. If you can't place the gauge in nor remove it when you tighten the screw, it's too tight, it needs to be loosen.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok so I tighten the screw untill feeler gauge can not move right?
Also where can I buy feeler gauge? Autozone?

 

If it can't move, that's too tight. Try this to get a feel for it: Grab two phone books and a sheet of paper. Put the paper between the phone books so only enough is over hanging, then grab with your fingers and pull it out smoothly and slowly - feel that resistance...that amount of drag? That's about the best reference I can come up with.

Autozone should have feeler gauges. And remember, there is nothing wrong with using more than one feeler gauge to get to a desired gap setting.

Don't forget Hondabond on the valve cover gasket.

Also don't forget to re-check the lash settings once you've re-torqued the adjusting nut - sometimes it moves as you're tightening it back up.

 

Thanks guys for your help.

What size feeler gauge do I need?

 

It tells u in step #4.

 

thanks