mavericckk..

it's about that time...
just wondering which tool am i suppose to buy to help in adjusting my valves?
the 10mm or the 12mm tool.
im thinking the 10mm but just want to make sure first.

here are the links to the tool im talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-64882...2059572&sr=8-5

http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-64882...2059572&sr=8-1

any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

climhazzard

10mm. I purchased the same tool a few weeks ago and my friend helped me do the adjustment, it worked great.

mavericckk..

alright. thanks climhazzard!

zeroptzero

I've owned the Honda tool for years and used it dozens of times on b-series engines. Funny thing is on the s2k I find that the adjustment screw doesn't turn when tightening the locknut, so I don't even use the tool anymore. I used it the first time, but I haven't used it since.

I use a flathead screwdriver to set the adjuster screw to where I want it based on drag on the feeler guage, I then turn the locknut with my finger till it stops and snug it with a 10mm socket/ratchet. I the torque it to spec with a torque wrench. The screw doesn't seem to turn under tightening, so I see no need to use the tool.

I could never do that on the b-series engines as that adjuster screw always turned under tightening, so use of the tool was more important. The s2k setup seems to work differently.

iam7head

nice to have but it's not required

all I used is a 10mm wrench and a flat head, works like a charm.

steven975

I used the same tool off Amazon about 3 weeks back. I could have done it with a 10mm wrench and a driver, but the tool makes it easier as you don't have to worry about finding room for the wrench, esp on cylinder 3-4

postman

the only hondas i know of that use the 12mm are the first gen CRV's

Supra-holic

Same here on just using the torque wrench after hand tight. Only had to redo two.

dwight

I used the same 10mm one on my RSX. It worked well.