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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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i need to adjust my vavles but i dont know how to do it can anyone tell me how so i can adjust it? and is it easy to do?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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It's fairly easy, it's just time consuming. Here's the DIY: http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=485

I would suggest getting this tool: http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-64882.../dp/B0002Q8TU0

It's well worth the $12 bucks and will save you a lot of tedious problem of tightening and measuring over and over.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FooD2000
I would suggest getting this tool: http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-64882.../dp/B0002Q8TU0

It's well worth the $12 bucks and will save you a lot of tedious problem of tightening and measuring over and over.
I've been looking for that tool with that price. They make two separate tools, VTEC and non-vtec.

I believe the vtec one is the 12mm, right?:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_i=B0002Q8TU0


edit: FooD2000 is correct below

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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I just checked right now, the vtec head is 10mm.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Are the valves clattering? Because if they are not, rule of thumb is that they do not need to be adjusted if they are not making obvious noise indicating an adjustment is needed.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FooD2000
I just checked right now, the vtec head is 10mm.
I don't remember why the vtec one didn't work on the LS head. Maybe the non-vtec one is 12mm?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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a guy i know told me, he said you can here it doing something, and on top of that its killing my gas i do about 16 miles to the gallon

so i have to do them to both of the cam shafts?

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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"He said you can hear it doing something."

That's pretty vague, do you hear a ticking that creshendos with the engine when you rev it? If so, it sounds like loose valves. Just check the valves and if they are not in spec. You'll need to adjust them on both cams.

I'm thinking your gas millage has to do with something else, when's the last time you've done a major tune-up?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Never I just bout the car 2 months ago nd I don't here a ticking noise but my car drops to 200 rpms after a few minutes. Wat do U recommed I do to get my gas mileage up 2 about 30 mpg I just change all my gaskets and belts 2 weeks ago
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Gasket and belts aren't going to affect your gas milliage.

Try doing a basic tune-up: Spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, ignition rotor, fuel filter, pcv valve, air filter and oil change. Also make sure your check engine light is off or at least functioning.

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