'08 needs a valve adjustment right now as the higher risk of tight valves and potential for burnt valves. See the sticky in "under the hood" with Billman's comments.

do it now. Get yourself a quality 1/4" torque wrench to torque the adjuster bolt to 14 ftlbs as recommended as well.

darcy

 

Ah.. cost of equipments are adding up very quickly. Might be cheaper to just get someone to do it.

 

Not really. I have an 09 and did it myself; posted in above sticky. Go on Amazon and get that nifty tool for $20 that has proper nut size with built slot driver. Then get a nice set of "bent" feelers (Craftsman $6). My 09 was new enough that I could reuse the cover gasket (did not really come off) but that is the only other thing you will need, perhaps.

Make sure your engine is cold and have fun. This engine layout is perfect for this kind of thing. The other Honda engines are transverse mounted and can be a real PITA to reach over and get that far bank.

You can do it and it will be lots of fun. If you have never gapped before, it will become apparent to you how its done as you play with it. Invite someone over who has to do a final check if you want. ( I did)

 

You don't need a torque wrench to tighten these nuts, use your screw/socket adjusting tool and just get it on there nice and tight. You don't have to put the wrath of god on it but you may have to put your body into it since you'll be at an angle. Just make sure you tightened all the lock nuts when you finish. All in, you're probably looking at around $65 for tools and parts vs $165 for paying someone else to do it. And if you need to do it again, you'll have the tools so you'll only need parts. Patience and a steady hand are the only skills you need.

 

Definitely get them done, be it yourself or an S2K mechanic if you can find one (can't see where you are located but check your local subforum for recommendations). The manual says one thing but experienced owners here say another, so go with the owners! I had mine done at 90k and while still in spec, they weren't going to be that way for too much longer.

 

i do my VA once a year. Very many detailed write ups. very easy DIY job and will save you loads of money.