valve adjustment

[dj_ender]

good deal.. i'm honestly not all to savvy with internal engine components, but that's one thing i was trying to watch for.

thanks

Np.

[blk93]

told bad_dude i would post pics. so------>


this is the valve seal step, adjustment doesn't need you to remove the assembly.

rocker arm assembly off the engine:




this is where the lower seals are seated:



and this is where they actually seal on the engine :




no pictures for the valve adjustment..just follow the youtube video, or your OEM way via any Manual

either way will work, just make sure you do your research and know what to look/feel for

[Bad_dude]

Thanks Blk93. Good pics. But I want that broken bolt. LMAO. Thanks again dude.

[Bad_dude]

Do you guys think I need to remove my strut bar to remove my valve cover for valve adjustments? I had a the hardest time getting that strut bar on when I just bought it. I don't have my rubber mallet with me. Here's some pics?

[reklipz]

It looks like it's going to be in the way of the intake valves. It's hard to tell from the photos, though. Got a shot from the side of the vehicle, and one from the top?

[Bad_dude]

It looks like it's going to be in the way of the intake valves. It's hard to tell from the photos, though. Got a shot from the side of the vehicle, and one from the top?

I am more concern about getting the valve cover on and off. I think I can get to the intake valves if the valve cover is on and off without a problem.
Thanks.

[10thAnnivCB7]

a lot of people have different feels of DRAG ,, dont let it drag a lot but you dont want to make it too tight. Its better to be a little loose than to be a little tight. make sure you are on the right stroke too then check them after you think you are done. If you did it right the car should be a bit quiet not like all quiet.

[Bad_dude]

a lot of people have different feels of DRAG ,, dont let it drag a lot but you dont want to make it too tight. Its better to be a little loose than to be a little tight. make sure you are on the right stroke too then check them after you think you are done. If you did it right the car should be a bit quiet not like all quiet.

The first time I did it a few years ago, I did it on the tighter specs side. It let the car drives real strong and responsive. But it kills gas mileage a little. I just want to get it back to the looser side to see if I can get some of the good gas mileage back.
Thanks.

[10thAnnivCB7]

cool man ,, i got a bit more response on the throttle but nothing else ,, now i go a whole week on $30 of gas and i drive over 390 miles a week just to and from school ,, hope it works out for you ,, also have somebody there with because when i did mine i forgot to put the alternator ground back on and my car shut off when i was leaving school ,, noob mistake but having an extra set of eyes helps

[Bad_dude]

cool man ,, i got a bit more response on the throttle but nothing else ,, now i go a whole week on $30 of gas and i drive over 390 miles a week just to and from school ,, hope it works out for you ,, also have somebody there with because when i did mine i forgot to put the alternator ground back on and my car shut off when i was leaving school ,, noob mistake but having an extra set of eyes helps

This will be my 3rd time doing this, I don't think I'll need a 2nd pairs of eyes. The ground you are talking about is the one lead that goes to the valve cover? The valve adjustment should only effect the engine noise and not much for the gas mileage. But before the adjustment, I was getting average 26mpg with auto. Now I get about 20. But the responsiveness is way better. But it's the trade off. I just want to save more gas as I am still unemployed. I don't drive it much. I did an oil change last year about this time and since I only put on more than 1000 miles. I got synthetic in the car since I bought it and only change every 6000 miles.
Now I wonder if I should change it again since it's been a year? My air filter is clean.
Thanks.

[Bad_dude]

Just readjusted my valves today.

I readjusted to be a little looser. The throttle was not as responsive, but I hope it might save some gas.
Previously I had it with the intakes at 0.009 in. and the exhausts at 0.011 in.

I readjusted to instakes 0.010 in. and the exhaust 0.012 in.

Here's a video after the adjustments. Are the valves still ticking too loud? The video is made after the car has been driven and fully warmed up.

Thanks.

[Bad_dude]

Well, no input as to my motor is ticking too loud or not? Post your motor sound video so I can compare.
Thanks.

[10thAnnivCB7]

Mine ticks a bit but its so quiet at idle ,, ill try and record it tomorrow when it's warmed up and upload it

[Bad_dude]

Mine ticks a bit but its so quiet at idle ,, ill try and record it tomorrow when it's warmed up and upload it

I don't think I have ever heard this motor without ticking, even after an oil change. Here's a prelude F22a1 motor.
F22A1 sound.

[10thAnnivCB7]

dude i don't know why this iphone will not let me see videos uploaded here but it used to work ,, androids all day ,, send me the URL