2000 Honda Passport Valve Clatter

[johnjsa]

I know valve clatter has been a problem for Honda Passports, but is there anything that can be done reasonably to get rid of this annoyance?

[BIAR]

Your 2000 has solid lifters.You adjust them by adding and removing shims.Yes it is very costly.The 97 and back had hyd lifters.Carl

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by johnjsa

I know valve clatter has been a problem for Honda Passports, but is there anything that can be done reasonably to get rid of this annoyance?

If you are referring to a clickedy-clickedy sewing machine kind of rythem at idle, that's about what the 1998+ 3.2/3.5 do. I've tried many different types of motor oil on my 2002 ranging from 15w-40 to 5w-20. It aways sounds the same. Doesnt bother me a bit anymore. A LOUD tap-tap-tap *could* warrant a valve lash adjustment. Like BIAR says, valve lash is adjusted by shims (washers). Very costly adjustment.
G/luck
Joel