Re: Valve adjustment
Each tool was only a few dollars and available most
everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Even if it gets done wrong - valves too loose, car will still drive without damage to dealer. If this task is too difficult or if tools not available, then don't do anything to a honda; always get a mechanic. Valve lash being a most simple job, quite educational. Requires patience and time. amsjsj wrote: > thanks for the help but i think im going to have someone do it. > Im scared when it comes to the inside of the engine stuff know > what i mean. In plus i dont have all those tools. THanks or the > advice though. |
Re: Valve adjustment
Each tool was only a few dollars and available most
everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Even if it gets done wrong - valves too loose, car will still drive without damage to dealer. If this task is too difficult or if tools not available, then don't do anything to a honda; always get a mechanic. Valve lash being a most simple job, quite educational. Requires patience and time. amsjsj wrote: > thanks for the help but i think im going to have someone do it. > Im scared when it comes to the inside of the engine stuff know > what i mean. In plus i dont have all those tools. THanks or the > advice though. |
Re: Valve adjustment
w_tom wrote:
> > Each tool was only a few dollars and available most > everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually > anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Sure it is, it's possible to screw anything up including a valve adjustment. I've seen techs get the valve cover gasket on wrong which caused oil leaks on the timing belt. I've also seen techs leave the lock nut loose. If this nut backs off all of the way it can cause physical damage to the engine especially the camshaft. By the way, buying ultra inexpensive tools from KMart is not a good investment. Quality tools will pay for themselves over the years that you own them. I've had some cheap plastic screwdriver handles literally break apart in my hand as I was using them. Eric |
Re: Valve adjustment
w_tom wrote:
> > Each tool was only a few dollars and available most > everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually > anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Sure it is, it's possible to screw anything up including a valve adjustment. I've seen techs get the valve cover gasket on wrong which caused oil leaks on the timing belt. I've also seen techs leave the lock nut loose. If this nut backs off all of the way it can cause physical damage to the engine especially the camshaft. By the way, buying ultra inexpensive tools from KMart is not a good investment. Quality tools will pay for themselves over the years that you own them. I've had some cheap plastic screwdriver handles literally break apart in my hand as I was using them. Eric |
Re: Valve adjustment
w_tom wrote:
> > Each tool was only a few dollars and available most > everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually > anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Sure it is, it's possible to screw anything up including a valve adjustment. I've seen techs get the valve cover gasket on wrong which caused oil leaks on the timing belt. I've also seen techs leave the lock nut loose. If this nut backs off all of the way it can cause physical damage to the engine especially the camshaft. By the way, buying ultra inexpensive tools from KMart is not a good investment. Quality tools will pay for themselves over the years that you own them. I've had some cheap plastic screwdriver handles literally break apart in my hand as I was using them. Eric |
Re: Valve adjustment
w_tom wrote:
> > Each tool was only a few dollars and available most > everywhere - including Kmart. This is one job that virtually > anyone can do - and really not possible to screw up. Sure it is, it's possible to screw anything up including a valve adjustment. I've seen techs get the valve cover gasket on wrong which caused oil leaks on the timing belt. I've also seen techs leave the lock nut loose. If this nut backs off all of the way it can cause physical damage to the engine especially the camshaft. By the way, buying ultra inexpensive tools from KMart is not a good investment. Quality tools will pay for themselves over the years that you own them. I've had some cheap plastic screwdriver handles literally break apart in my hand as I was using them. Eric |
Re: Valve adjustment
Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the
concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam shaft. What is a breaker bar? Also do i have to replace the gasket? "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > suggestions or tips or help? > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the
concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam shaft. What is a breaker bar? Also do i have to replace the gasket? "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > suggestions or tips or help? > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the
concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam shaft. What is a breaker bar? Also do i have to replace the gasket? "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > suggestions or tips or help? > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the
concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam shaft. What is a breaker bar? Also do i have to replace the gasket? "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > suggestions or tips or help? > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
"amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:i7YSb.14385$fZ6.11904@lakeread06... > Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the > concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam > shaft. What is a breaker bar? http://www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/t...=1I1418P1025M0 Also do i have to replace the gasket? Always a good idea. > "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message > news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > > suggestions or tips or help? > > > > > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
"amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:i7YSb.14385$fZ6.11904@lakeread06... > Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the > concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam > shaft. What is a breaker bar? http://www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/t...=1I1418P1025M0 Also do i have to replace the gasket? Always a good idea. > "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message > news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > > suggestions or tips or help? > > > > > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
"amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:i7YSb.14385$fZ6.11904@lakeread06... > Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the > concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam > shaft. What is a breaker bar? http://www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/t...=1I1418P1025M0 Also do i have to replace the gasket? Always a good idea. > "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message > news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > > suggestions or tips or help? > > > > > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
"amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message news:i7YSb.14385$fZ6.11904@lakeread06... > Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and i have the > concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is the trurning of the cam > shaft. What is a breaker bar? http://www.justoffbase-tools.co.uk/t...=1I1418P1025M0 Also do i have to replace the gasket? Always a good idea. > "amsjsj" <amsjsj@cox.net> wrote in message > news:OFxSb.12289$fZ6.7954@lakeread06... > > I have a 96 honda accord lx non vtec. I went to the dealership becasue it > > sounds like my engine was ticking. So they sound my valves have to be > > adjusted. I have a haynes manual. I looked at it and it seems like its > > pretty hard to do. Is it really that hard to adjust the valves? Any > > suggestions or tips or help? > > > > > > |
Re: Valve adjustment
Valve cover gasket required replacement when automakers were
more concerned with their costs than the owner's problems. Today, a valve cover gasket is a neoprene type material that makes leaks and replacement irrelevant. Valve cover cannot be attached backwards or incorrectly. Once those four valve cover nuts are tightened, then valve cover is sealed and restored - without a new gasket. Usually removing a cover (after nuts are removed) requires some gentle prying. Start by separating cover from plastic timing chain cover - the semicircular round part of valve cover on your right (left side of car). Valve cover will then simply peal off the engine. Best not to pry between aluminum engine and valve cover so as to not dimple the engine's aluminum. A hole in wheel well permits turning engine crank shaft - to rotate pistons and valve cam. Breaker bar (or rachetted socket wrench) is simply a long shaft that attaches to a 19 mm socket via a 3 or 4 inch extension. I use a 1/2" drive socket, extension, and wrench; but 3/8" may also work. (Then with a 17 mm socket and that breaker bar, I also have a better wrench, if necessary, to replace a flat tire.) Forgot to mention that engine must be out of gear (or in park) so that 19 mm socket can freely rotate engine crankshaft. This 19 mm socket simply attaches to a bolt at end of engine crankshaft. Third party maintenance manual would have pictures of this bolt and pulley wheel (timing chain pulley wheel connects timing chain from cam to crankshaft). Turn front wheels fully to left and view that access hole. amsjsj wrote: > Well i foudn some tools, i got the feeler gauge i was reading and > i have the concept of adjusting the valves. What confuses me is > the trurning of the cam shaft. What is a breaker bar? Also do i > have to replace the gasket? |
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