Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
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> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>
>>
>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>
>
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>




You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.

Two tips:
1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.


--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:

> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>
>>
>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>
>
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>




You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.

Two tips:
1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.


--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:

> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>
>>
>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>
>
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>




You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.

Two tips:
1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.


--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

Nino Nospam wrote:
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>

----------------------------------------------

On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster
lock nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS
hose clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162

If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting,
CHECK them all, and write down what you find.

Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
dealers are careful about that one).

'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

Nino Nospam wrote:
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>

----------------------------------------------

On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster
lock nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS
hose clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162

If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting,
CHECK them all, and write down what you find.

Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
dealers are careful about that one).

'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

Nino Nospam wrote:
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>

----------------------------------------------

On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster
lock nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS
hose clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162

If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting,
CHECK them all, and write down what you find.

Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
dealers are careful about that one).

'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

Nino Nospam wrote:
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>

----------------------------------------------

On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster
lock nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS
hose clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.

http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162

If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting,
CHECK them all, and write down what you find.

Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
dealers are careful about that one).

'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns986F57A6493F2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
> news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:
>
>> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>>
>>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>>
>>
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
>
>
>
> You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
>
> Two tips:
> 1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
> 2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
> skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
>
And don't use the starter to turn the engine. Use a socket on the crankshaft
bolt so you don't zap your ignition coil -
http://tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#badcoil

Mike

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns986F57A6493F2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
> news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:
>
>> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>>
>>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>>
>>
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
>
>
>
> You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
>
> Two tips:
> 1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
> 2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
> skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
>
And don't use the starter to turn the engine. Use a socket on the crankshaft
bolt so you don't zap your ignition coil -
http://tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#badcoil

Mike

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns986F57A6493F2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
> news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:
>
>> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>>
>>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>>
>>
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
>
>
>
> You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
>
> Two tips:
> 1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
> 2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
> skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
>
And don't use the starter to turn the engine. Use a socket on the crankshaft
bolt so you don't zap your ignition coil -
http://tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#badcoil

Mike

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns986F57A6493F2tegger@207.14.116.130...
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in
> news:3Ji2h.239190$5R2.188399@pd7urf3no:
>
>> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986EB1A9FC82Ategger@207.14.116.130...
>>>>
>>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>>
>>
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
>
>
>
> You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
>
> Two tips:
> 1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
> 2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
> skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
>
And don't use the starter to turn the engine. Use a socket on the crankshaft
bolt so you don't zap your ignition coil -
http://tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#badcoil

Mike

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

My 2003 CR-V has a 16-Valve-i-VTEC engine. Is that a gen 1? Also, what
symptoms should I look or listen for
if the valves are off? Do I need to remove the valve cover?

Thanks!
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12kkc3h2ttnkm41@corp.supernews.com...
> Nino Nospam wrote:
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster lock
> nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS hose
> clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.
>
> http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162
>
> If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting, CHECK
> them all, and write down what you find.
>
> Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
> to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
> dealers are careful about that one).
>
> 'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

My 2003 CR-V has a 16-Valve-i-VTEC engine. Is that a gen 1? Also, what
symptoms should I look or listen for
if the valves are off? Do I need to remove the valve cover?

Thanks!
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12kkc3h2ttnkm41@corp.supernews.com...
> Nino Nospam wrote:
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster lock
> nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS hose
> clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.
>
> http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162
>
> If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting, CHECK
> them all, and write down what you find.
>
> Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
> to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
> dealers are careful about that one).
>
> 'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

My 2003 CR-V has a 16-Valve-i-VTEC engine. Is that a gen 1? Also, what
symptoms should I look or listen for
if the valves are off? Do I need to remove the valve cover?

Thanks!
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12kkc3h2ttnkm41@corp.supernews.com...
> Nino Nospam wrote:
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster lock
> nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS hose
> clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.
>
> http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162
>
> If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting, CHECK
> them all, and write down what you find.
>
> Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
> to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
> dealers are careful about that one).
>
> 'Curly'

Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
 

My 2003 CR-V has a 16-Valve-i-VTEC engine. Is that a gen 1? Also, what
symptoms should I look or listen for
if the valves are off? Do I need to remove the valve cover?

Thanks!
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12kkc3h2ttnkm41@corp.supernews.com...
> Nino Nospam wrote:
>> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>>
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> On a gen 1 CR-V, you need a 12mm combination wrench for the adjuster lock
> nuts, a 10 mm socket for the valve cover, a 14 mm socket for the PS hose
> clamp, a thick slot-blade screwdriver and a set of feeler gauges.
>
> http://www.hondasuv.com/crv/viewtopic.php?t=162
>
> If anything, aim for the loose side, but before you start adjusting, CHECK
> them all, and write down what you find.
>
> Engine must be stone cold, so you can't drive it into the shop. You have
> to let it cool down where it's going to be worked on. (doubtful many
> dealers are careful about that one).
>
> 'Curly'