ThatPreludeGuy

One thing that makes what you did MUCH easier is taking the spark plugs out. By taking them out, or at least making them very loose, is you take the compression out of the motor making it easier to turn. Overall a pretty good write up. I have to do mine in the next week or so, I'll try to take some pics to add to what you did.

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TranceAZN

Nice write-up, I think i'm going to try that soon.

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marcucci

First, nice writeup. A few comments:

You can actually do it w/o these tools, using a flathead and 10mm box wrench instead. It just takes a little longer.

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Instructions: 1. Loosen the drivers side wheel, jack up the front end of the car and put it on jackstands. Take the drivers side wheel off. I left my car in 4th gear, but I think any gear will work.

You can adjust the valves w/o doing this- jack the driver's wheel up and put the car in 5th, then use the wheel to turn the motor (assuming you have a 5 spd).

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3. Take off the ignition coil by first disconnecting it from the alternator (one plug you just pull, the other you need an 8mm socket). Then undo the plastic gray zip tie thingy by pulling up on the tab. Next, unscrew the bolt holding it to the valve cover (10mm). you should now be able to pull it diagonally out enough to swing it to the back of the car.

The bolt on the alternator is 10mm, and technically, you're removing the alternator cable- "ignition coil" refers to the coil by the distributor (in case someone is easily confused).

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Valve Adjustment: 9. Get your 19mm socket and look in your drivers side wheel well ... there should be a star like hole in the wheel well towards the engine. This is your access to the crank pulley. Stick your socket in there and make sure you're on the bolt.

As mentioned... you can put it in gear and turn the wheel. Not Honda's method, but works a lot easier.

LUDECHICA

Good write up

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Eddiebx

Where do I order those tools? the ones you used?

And also where would I find that Snap-On one?

I have been looking to buy one so I can do my valves too. Thanks.

Eddie

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dohcpower v2.0

you stick the feeler between the cam and the top of the rocker arm, correct?

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Not FAQed yet?

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FAQ this for christs sake...we have a FAQ to change oil...i wonder why we even need that one...but this is VERY useful!

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soon2bsh

can i just jack up the drivers side and leave it in D4 for an auto?

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MJShelgosh

What are valves??

( That was a joke )

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crashandburn

No, this will not work for auto tranny. You will need to turn the crank with a socket.

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