Like the post says, today after coming back from the car wash, I heard a very slight ticking coming from my valves. I know its normal for VTEc B-Series to have a slight different sound coming from their valvetrain when compared to non-VTEC B-series, the ticking today was a tad bit higher than usual.

Someone once told me that VTEC motors need to have their valves adjusted over time. Maybe that's the case. Does this mean I have to adjust my valve lash? If so, can someone point me in the right direction as far as adjusting it? Or am I just over-reacting and the car is ok?

I rarely drive the car hard, only going into VTEC maybe 3 times in the week cuz I don't drive the car much...it usually sits M-F. (yes, I can count how many times in a week I hit VTEC..gas is expensive so I don't hit VTEC alot)

Please help me....is it valve lash adjustment it needs? How do I perform this myself on my car? Or am I just worrying too much?

 

Sounds like you need to adjust the valves. BTW, most if not all Honda engines need periodic valve adjustments, not just VTEC motors.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nitrofish420 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like you need to adjust the valves. BTW, most if not all Honda engines need periodic valve adjustments, not just VTEC motors. </TD></TR></TABLE>

oh, ok...how do I go about performing this....I know how to do most things to my car, but this is something I'm going to be new to.

Basically working on my car is a learning experience everyday.

 

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oh, ok...how do I go about performing this....I know how to do most things to my car, but this is something I'm going to be new to.

Basically working on my car is a learning experience everyday.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Join the following site and download the factory service manual.

http://www.hondahookup.com/manuals/

 

Here's a good writeup:

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...t.php

 

 

yes adjust your valves just get yourself i forget what they are called but they measure the clearance in the valves, it would be easier if you had someone help you, otherwise u just need that tool i mentioned (3$ at auto zone) a screw driver and i think a 10mm wrench

 

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could it be a feeler gauge? I have those.

 

I thought mine were loud as well, but they were perfectly within proper adjustment. I think its the injectors that make the majority of the noise. Either way, adjustment took me a good 2 hours, so just take your time, it isn't hard to do.

 

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could it be a feeler gauge? I have those.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ah yes thats it, now grab a manual flat head screw driver, remove he valve cover and check them out

 

would definately recommend this valve adj. tool. would save you ALOT of headaches.



not necessary but, also helps ALOT-offset feeler gauges

 

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not necessary but, also helps ALOT-offset feeler gauges
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I'm sorry but how the HELL are feeler gauges "not necessary" for a valve adjustment?

 

hes just saying that off-set feeler guages are useful... but regular ones you need of course

 

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^^thank you for clarifying

 

thankx guys, u've all been a great help.

 

where can i buy/order the valve adj. tool??

 

Snap-On
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog

 

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I'm sorry but how the HELL are feeler gauges "not necessary" for a valve adjustment?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea that would be hard do do one without em.

 

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I bought one from amazon.com for $13 if I recall correctly.

 

nice thanks