VAlve AdjustMEnt Question?

[phess]

i have some questions.any one polite to answer.i have a 2000 honda accord ex with 83000 miles on it,well it makes alot of noise.ok my question is.can a 2000 honda accord ex have a valve adjustment made.can it be done on it.i asked some tecnicians.the first told me it can't be done.the second told me he couldnt find it on the repair manual,and then he talk to someone about it and said that it can be done.that it would cost about 300.00 to do it.anyone know please let me know.help

[BullShifter]

If it's a 4 cylinder yes a valve adjustment can be done, if it's a V6 no valve adjustments. $300.00 for a valve adjustment????? That's a complete RIP-OFF, the dealer will do if for cheaper. Typically a valve adjustment is 1.0hr of labor ($75 per hour at my shop, $98 per hour at Honda) plus a valve cover gasket.

[phess]

Originally Posted by BullShifter

If it's a 4 cylinder yes a valve adjustment can be done, if it's a V6 no valve adjustments. $300.00 for a valve adjustment????? That's a complete RIP-OFF, the dealer will do if for cheaper. Typically a valve adjustment is 1.0hr of labor ($75 per hour at my shop, $98 per hour at Honda) plus a valve cover gasket.

Thanks for the answer .i apreciate it.thats what i said.thats a ripp off.laterz

[redly1]

I need to replace my valve cover gaskets, and thus have to take off my valve cover. I assume this would be a good time to do valve adjustments

does my 93 accord need this done?
if so, is there a good guide on how to do this?

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by redly1

I need to replace my valve cover gaskets, and thus have to take off my valve cover. I assume this would be a good time to do valve adjustments

does my 93 accord need this done?
if so, is there a good guide on how to do this?

Yes it should be done. Purchase a repair manuals it's shows how to do it there. www.helminc.com for Honda manuals or parts stores carry aftermarket manuals.

[vicchang]

Originally Posted by redly1

I need to replace my valve cover gaskets, and thus have to take off my valve cover. I assume this would be a good time to do valve adjustments

does my 93 accord need this done?
if so, is there a good guide on how to do this?

Yep, good time to do it. You can check out a Chilton Manual from library. All you need to know are

1. Order of valves to adjust
2. Clearances for intake and exhaust valves

You will need to turn crank shaft manually for each cylinder. And you need a set of feeler gauges.

[DonSor]

ARe you saying that they still use solid valve lifters post 1985 (other than racecars)? I've done it on older cars using the Go-No-Go method whereby the engine has to be idling at the time. But it should'nt take more than an hour if the mechanic knows what heshe is doing.