Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
11-01-2006 | 06:54 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
11-01-2006 | 06:54 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
11-01-2006 | 06:54 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
11-01-2006 | 06:54 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
11-01-2006 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
11-01-2006 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
11-01-2006 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
11-01-2006 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
Ken
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>
11-01-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
11-01-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
11-01-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
11-01-2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version) etc.
all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
rates of wear.
the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
> Ken
>
> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>> In article <XL%1h.235233$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no>,
>> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> Yes, yes (with the right tool) and yes.
>>
11-01-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
11-01-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>