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02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Default 02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

Not sure if this is correct but this is what is under the hood but everywhere online im looking is saying different. 2 sets of feeler gauges i own do not even go as low as 0.02 or do i go by the first number
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Default Re: 02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

You go by the first number. If you look close you will see a (+) and (-) in between the numbers which indicates a range of 0.02mm (+) or (-) from the first number.

So the intake valve lash range is: 0.21-0.25mm
And the exhaust valve lash range is: 0.28-0.32mm

Ideally you would use a feeler gauge in the middle of the range so it's easier to adjust properly without being too loose or too tight.

So try and use a feeler gauge as close to 0.23mm and 0.30mm as you can.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Default Re: 02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

Originally Posted by 90sedan
You go by the first number. If you look close you will see a (+) and (-) in between the numbers which indicates a range of 0.02mm (+) or (-) from the first number.

So the intake valve lash range is: 0.21-0.25mm
And the exhaust valve lash range is: 0.28-0.32mm

Ideally you would use a feeler gauge in the middle of the range so it's easier to adjust properly without being too loose or too tight.

So try and use a feeler gauge as close to 0.23mm and 0.30mm as you can.

^^this...


the second number is a range... plus or minus which gives you some leadway
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Default Re: 02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

Thanks so much guys!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Default Re: 02 RSX Base K20a3 Valve Lash Specs

Is this hard to do yourself if you only change your oil yourself? If I pay someone to do it what can I expect to pay?
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