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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:30 AM
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Well I just picked up a 94 ex fully loaded gold edition one owner little old lady.

To me it feels like it is lacking power the car wasnt in time someone had messed with the dizzy so I put it back in time with a light and that made it a little better but it doenst feel how it should So I want to adjust the valves I need the a write up and the clearences please.

The motor is a f22b1 This is my first accord so take it easy on me
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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Here is a link to one that a guy took the time to copy. Complete with pictures. It is an F22B2 that he is working on but the process and clearances are the same for the B1.

Valve adjustment thread

Good luck
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Cool thanks I have the original window sticker and all of the service records since 93 but there doesnt say anything about a vlave adjustment on them
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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If it was dealer maintained then they would have adjusted the valves every time the timing and balance shaft belts were changed. IIRC it's included as part of that service term.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Ok well I dont know if they did it or not so im going to do it. I have on emore question when I drive the car around and park it the fan stays on for like 10 minutes afterwards is that normal?
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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10 minutes seems long for me, mine used to stay on for about 3 minutes, but then it no longer did that once i replaced my thermostat, replaced it because thermostat was stuck.

but as long as your battery is not being drained, you might be fine.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Well I just bought the car from an old lady so I dont know the details yet other than the service records
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Old May 31, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ef-hatchcrap
Ok well I dont know if they did it or not so im going to do it. I have on emore question when I drive the car around and park it the fan stays on for like 10 minutes afterwards is that normal?
My '92 accord has an underhood warning sticker saying that the cooling fan may continue running up to 15 mins after the engine was stopped. But then again, 92s are not as smart as 94s. Usually I only hear it running after a long drive on a hot day though.
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