Another Valve adjustment
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Another Valve adjustment
I noticed the car was ticking pretty loudly, and the revs were not as smooth as other s2k's. I got a 15k checkup at Autoway Honda and asked the service manager to check the valves. Of course, to my surprise, he said he checked them and everything was perfect. I knew for a fact the valves off. After taking Larry's advice (Venom) I scheduled an appointment at Bradeton Honda to get the valves adjusted. After waiting a couple of hours and ChrisD coming by (thanks chris) we got the car back. All I can say is JESUS! My car feels a whole lot better. The idle is perfect and the revs are smooth as anything. The head mechanic stated that about 7 valves were off by as much as .7 when the stock specs are supposed to be .11 to .10. All in all the total was $196.77 for the whole deal, including new valve cover gaskets. I think as owners of the highest model Honda has to other, we should get better service. I have read ridiculous stories about service fiasco's, and we should really do something about this. I mean my service manager thought my Mugen intake was a supercharger???? Come on for pete's sake....
Anyway, I truly recommend this mod to anyone that is about 15k or over. Definite difference!!!!
Anyway, I truly recommend this mod to anyone that is about 15k or over. Definite difference!!!!
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high revs will push the lash out of spec really fast. I'm going to have mine done here in the next couple weeks, as I've noticed increased valvetrain noise, a slightly rougher idle, and a less-than-spectacular VTEC transition...
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I thought valve adjustment is soemthign we could do at home, barrign we have the proper tools? There have been other posts of ppl doing this, no?
Pappy, how loud is your mugen intake......is it as loud as the AEM or Injen?
Pappy, how loud is your mugen intake......is it as loud as the AEM or Injen?
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The vavle adjustment process is something you can do at home, with the proper tools, but I just decided to have the dealership do it.
The Mugen is not as loud as the AEM in my opinion, but the sound is way different. The mugen has a much deeper tone, and sounds better.
The Mugen is not as loud as the AEM in my opinion, but the sound is way different. The mugen has a much deeper tone, and sounds better.
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I would add that you really need the proper tools - a thousandths inch measurement set (don't know what they are exactly called), and the willingness to crack open your block to look inside.
I like to get into my car and all, but I'd still be nervous about going that deep unless I had done it or seen someone do it once before.
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I like to get into my car and all, but I'd still be nervous about going that deep unless I had done it or seen someone do it once before.
cd
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChrisD
[B]I would add that you really need the proper tools - a thousandths inch measurement set (don't know what they are exactly called),
[B]I would add that you really need the proper tools - a thousandths inch measurement set (don't know what they are exactly called),
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The head mechanic stated that about 7 valves were off by as much as .7 when the stock specs are supposed to be .11 to .10.
The head mechanic stated that about 7 valves were off by as much as .7 when the stock specs are supposed to be .11 to .10.
Valve adjustment is something easily done by a home mechanic. The only thing that makes the valve adjustment more difficult on the S2000 compared to my old '89 Civic is getting the valve cover off. Besides a standard set of box end wrenches, sockets and a screwdriver the only special tool I needed was a 45 degree offset feeler guage - about $7-8 at Sears .
Here's a link to an excellent thread on valve adjustment in the S2000: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...alve+adjustment
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I would add that you really need the proper tools - a thousandths inch measurement set (don't know what they are exactly called), and the willingness to crack open your block to look inside.
I like to get into my car and all, but I'd still be nervous about going that deep unless I had done it or seen someone do it once before.
cd
I would add that you really need the proper tools - a thousandths inch measurement set (don't know what they are exactly called), and the willingness to crack open your block to look inside.
I like to get into my car and all, but I'd still be nervous about going that deep unless I had done it or seen someone do it once before.
cd
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In case anybody cares, a "valve job" is replacing the valves (or grinding them) and cutting new seats. You guys are discussing a "valve adjustment" which is a pretty simple, routine maintenance item.
The only thing that is potentially problemmatic is understanding the proper drag to have on a feeler guage. It should not bind, but there should be some tension when you pull it.
The only thing that is potentially problemmatic is understanding the proper drag to have on a feeler guage. It should not bind, but there should be some tension when you pull it.
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