Got 96k on the Odometer and the valvetrain is making the common sewing machine noise.

Got the tools just need the specs....cannot find a Helms manual in my area so gonna order online but want to do the adjustment tonight.

What are the specs for a 97 EX?

 

It should say on a lil sticker under your hood.

 

Hmmm, don't remember stickers cept the VIN......will have to look....thanx.

 

Adjust valve lash to the spec below for d16z6:

intake: 0.18-0.22 mm (0.007-0.009 in)
exhaust: 0.23-0.27 mm (0.009-0.011 in)

Double check your clearances and verify. Good luck

 

I wonder if those specs are the same for the D16Y8

 

yes they are. 7 intake 9 exhaust

 

kewl.....now if I only didn't have to register for school tonight....oh well, I guess I do it Saturday.

Thanx Guys, I will post a follow up on this.....in this tread on what happened and the fun I had.

 

did mine in 30minutes, they didn't need any adjustment....hope yours goes as well.

 

OH, I know mine does.....gas mileage is 20 on a good day and it sounds like a sewing machine factory under the hood.

Gonna measure what they are before I adjust too....curious how far off they got


[Modified by Spade, 11:34 PM 11/1/2001]

 

so valve adjustment being out of spec can cause bad gas mileage? I know my valves are clicking but it hasn't been too bad (and I haven't had the tools or the time to adjust them, but that will be taken care of soon). But yeah, my gas mileage is at about 24 with a lot of highway driving, so something's wrong...

 

Spade: if you are using a standard feeler guage...Make ABSOLUTE Certain that the guage is flat, and flush. if your hand is a little unsteady, you can be WAY off

 

Where did you get the valve adjustment tool from? Snap-On? And how much was it? I'll need to get one soon too...

 

Yes it is a Snap-on tool, the part number is YA8895 and they are $45.50.

They have two sizes, one for 10mm jam nut valve screws and one for 12mm. You want the 10mm

Here is a link to the part on the website:

Snap-on Part YA8895




[Modified by spyder, 8:34 PM 11/1/2001]

 

I run .004I/.005E for a little extra performance. You get about 200 more useable rpms, but a PITA idle.

 

Well, me and the misses did the finances and I cannot do this until next weekend Damn.
I was assuming that there was only one type of feeler guage.....do they make special ones that I could buy? I will be able to get all the tools next weekend.