Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum If you've got a problem you just can't figure out, a noise you can't diagnose, or a Check Engine Light that won't go away, ask about it here!

Valve lash spec?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #1  
johndeerebones's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 502
Likes: 1
From: Missouri
Rep Power: 199
johndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the rough
Valve lash spec?

Wondering what you all say for a spec.

I have a 2001 EX with the d17a2

I have read on here .007" and .009"

Have seen different numbers at other places on the net. Anyway gonna adjust it in the morning before I go anywhere. I put a head gasket, t belt, water pump, etc on it a few months ago. I've only had it a few thousand miles. My sister had it before that, so I doubt that it has ever had the valves adjusted and it has 145000 mi on it. The mileage is not bad 32 or so, but mainly want to see if I can squeak a few more out of it, she says it got 38 highway when it was new, obviously it isn't new now, but more would be nice. What you do guys say for specs?
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #2  
lazlong's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,662
Likes: 2
From: Funkytown, Tx
Rep Power: 233
lazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud of
Re: Valve lash spec?

Name:  valvelashmeasurments.jpg
Views: 12180
Size:  34.1 KB
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #3  
johndeerebones's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 502
Likes: 1
From: Missouri
Rep Power: 199
johndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the rough
Re: Valve lash spec?

so 8 and 10 by the book puts it right in the middle!

Don't want to go to the bottom of the specs, tighter is what they do as the wear into the seats..
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #4  
gearbox's Avatar
Premium Member
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (95)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 20
From: NV
Rep Power: 811
gearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Valve lash spec?

it should also say on your under-hood emissions sticker.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #5  
lazlong's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,662
Likes: 2
From: Funkytown, Tx
Rep Power: 233
lazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud oflazlong has much to be proud of
Re: Valve lash spec?

Originally Posted by gearbox
it should also say on your under-hood emissions sticker.
If it's still there. See also the "You know you own a 7th gen..." thread. lol
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2011
  #6  
gearbox's Avatar
Premium Member
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (95)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 20
From: NV
Rep Power: 811
gearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Valve lash spec?

haha yeah i already had to get a replacement. not cheap either and you have to give your vin for the dealer to even order it. i think i paid $25 for a sticker!
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011
  #7  
johndeerebones's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 502
Likes: 1
From: Missouri
Rep Power: 199
johndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the roughjohndeerebones is a jewel in the rough
Re: Valve lash spec?

I only had 1 intake valve that was a bit tight. All the others were fine. The .010" wasn't in my feeler gauge set, must have lost it in the last 10 years or so.... I used a .009" on the exhausts, it was an easy fit, so I left all 8 of them alone. .007" was even tight on that one. It was running fine though. I really don't think that one valve will have that big of effect on things. All I've done is pull it out of my garage though. If it changes anything I'll post back. Don't hold your breath though.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
thaler4cuse
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
6
Sep 7, 2015 08:25 PM
WaryDriver
6th Generation Civic 1996 - 2000
2
Aug 22, 2015 06:50 PM
cukaracha
6th Generation Civic 1996 - 2000
30
Jul 26, 2015 12:01 PM
hoofboy
Engine
6
Jul 17, 2015 04:27 PM
Wankenstein
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
8
Jul 12, 2015 11:54 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 AM.