yea... i was recommended by a friend to adjust my valves because its making too much noise... if i decided to ignore this? would it cause problems in performance or just by damaging internals?? or just something people tend to do so the motor doesnt make a raspy noise when idling...? thx

yes i know...another newb question but, help dis newb out plz!

 

i woulnt ignore it. if it is suggested that it should b done in the owners manual id go and do it. plus if your car is idling funny that might help i know im going to do one in about a month or so. if your hearing noise well a lot of noise u might have some valve clap id get that fixed so no dont ignore your friend

 

If the valve lash is too loose, the valves won't open as far as they would if they were within spec. So yeah, get them adjusted to the correct spec. I noticed my engine running a bit smoother after adjusting my valve lash last Saturday. It had been about 15K since I had last checked it, and over 35K since I last adjusted it. Only #4 and #2 cylinder needed adjustment, #1 and #3 were fine.

 

ks i shud ima go get em done then! thx...

 

after a correctly done valve adjustment, should the engine be completely free of ticking? i just did my vavle adjustment a couple days ago, and i can still hear slight ticking from the head. i havent gotten around to re-checking my clearances, but i just wanted to know if the engine should have a nice ticking-free hum after a valve adjustment.

 

I wouldn't say its completely silent, but it just sounds normal to me. I can't hear yours from here, though. Re-check them, it's just so easy to do.

Honda injectors are louder than average, if that's the clicking you hear now.

 

What are the recommended intervals for this ?.

 

What is valve lash and is that a do-it-yourself?

 

i had spoken to the service manager at the dealership here, because my valves are starting to click a little when i start the car. he said as long as the aren't clicking when the engine is fully warmed up (which they aren't for me, only when totally cold), then it is no big deal and not worth the time/money to adjust.

now as soon as they start to click when the engine it fully warmed up, then you need to adjust them for sure

 

yeah... but adjust the valves and you will see a much smoother run, perhaps evern more responsive. it's all relative, nothing serious will result, but don't overlook it.

 

I think the interval for adjusting valve lash is every 30k. But on my '98 Accord it simply says do it when you hear ticking. So either it's a DOHC vs. SOHC thing or maybe Honda just figures that GS-R owners spend all their time above 5k rpm.

Valve lash = valve clearance. I think it's an easy DIY. You slip a feeler gauge in between the cam & the follower. Adjust the adjusting bolt if needed.

 

if you dont stay on top of you valve adjustments, 1. you would be pissing out compression which will result in temperary power loss 2. eventualy mushroom the tips of your valve (especialy if they are ss aftermarket)

 

roughly how much does a valve adjustment cost?

 

i believe the going rate is anywhere for $100-$150. i would just recomend you do it yourself, pick up a snap on 10mm valve adjustment tool and some bent feeler gauges, than all you need is a 19mm to find top dead center and a 10mm for the valve cover. i assume you have a gsr so if thats the case, your valve lash is .006-.007 intake and .007-.008 exhaust...

 

around $80 at dealer.

 

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I was quoted $120 No thanks.

I just picked up all the necessary tools from Sears for $40 and going to do it myself this weekend with my helms manual.