DIY Valve Adjustment
05-22-2016, 08:26 PM
#151
Adjusted valves on my 02' today. Had never adjusted valves before. It took about 2 1/2 hours from set up to clean up, working slowly and meticulously. The gauges I had were .008, .010, & .012. Didn't have the increments in between in the bent gauges I picked up from harbor freight. In anticipation, I watched some videos and came across a German dude doing valves on an S2k. Picked up a trick that seems to have worked fantastically. Stuck the larger size Guage in and tightened the adjuster until it touched. Then turned it ever so slightly more (maybe 3 minutes worth) and torqued the nut with the feeler Guage still in there. Took a try two to get the tightening pressure figured out, but from then on it set the clearance perfect every time. At least, as perfect as I can figure since I have no experience basis for how it should feel other than reading posts. Either way, they're all the same as each other. Could do each valve in a matter of about 30 seconds or so once I got the hang of it. The worst part was working around the heat shield. That method may be a tip to help others. My engine is happier now!
05-25-2016, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by naf90
This procedure applies to ap2s with DBW correct? They should have the same timing marks? Thanks planning to do this very soon!
06-14-2016, 08:39 PM
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I just did VA adjustment on '08. It sounded rough before but it is much smoother after done it. Definitely recommended for all years of s2000 including CR.
04-14-2017, 01:27 PM
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