Honda Accord Valve Adjustment

This one was a request from a couple of viewers, I like to keep you all happy so here you go. This video is actually taken from a larger video I call "Accord Smackdown", in it I replace the timing belt, radiator, a major service, and some other stuff that I don't remember. I think there will be a couple more videos from this "smackdown" in the future, there is some good stuff in there that I think you will like and possibly learn from. If you have other topics you would like covered don't hesitate to let me know, I'm happy to give you what you want. Post them as text or video responses to this or any of my videos.

I'm going to get the part number for the tool I used in the video sometime next week and post it here so keep your socks on and check back sometime next week.

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[brown2009619]

how can you tell if a valve is bend? i have a 1990 honda accord it idles real bad and i took one spark plug cable out one at a time and notice that my 4th cylinder wasnt working. it idles bad and wants to shut off. i changed the spark plugs the rotor, distributor cap, cables and still the same. so im thinking it could be a bad valve. i also took out the 4th spark plug and it actually idles better with out it . so is it my valve that may be bend or bad? would i have to replace the whole head?

[EricTheCarGuy]

@brown2009619 If you suspect an engine mechanical issue normally the first step is to do a compression test, if you suspect a bent or burned valve that's not sealing a leak down test would show that. I've done videos on both of those tests that you can watch to give you an idea on how those things are done.

[izu1370]

Sir, my engine is a PH12 honda and planning to adjust my valve clearance according to its specs. I want to know the correct gap for intake and exhaust or is this the same with the other hondas? 

[EricTheCarGuy]

@izu1370 Check the under hood sticker or service manual for your application.

[YOUNGaz11]

so if this is to be done when it's very cold, is this something I would have to wait to do in the winter if I live in a hot state? or is there any way of inducing a cold environment to the valves safely?

[EricTheCarGuy]

@YOUNGaz11 No, many other manufacturers call for adjusting the valves when the engine is hot meaning just after you shut it down, Honda's however want the engine cold. The reason for this is that the expansion of the metal changes the clearance as the engine warms up and will effect the measurements.

[nonong281]

@jordopancho you can do it either way, but the adjustment should be done at the valve side...

[XDEMENTE3]

its a very cool video. but i was wondering if u adjust the intake first or the exhaust valves. or both at the same time. i kind of didnt understood when u talked about the cam lobe on the opossite side.dos it has to be ponting down? or the opposite side of the valves that r being adjusted. i hope my question is clear. thanks and keep posting those tutorial videos. :)

[hp92301inadelanto]

hey i just pulled my valve cover off my 95 accord lx ,and when i took the valve cover off the valves and springs were all black like dirty oil how can i clean it? is there something i can use?

[coombs23420]

Hi i got a question. So i believe my timing belt slipped a tooth and so i reset the timing and it helped it alot but its still got that wierd laggy sound like a subaru when i give it any gas. Could this be the culpret? Im hopeing i didnt bend a valve it doesnt sound like i did but yeah. Thanks!

[PDSVIDEO1966]

Always used NGK in my older Fords never had a problem good plugs

[SuperM1998]

''ooooooh hairy arms'' ahahahaha hehehehhee lol ahahahaha :D

WIN! good one!

[jordopancho]

I also have a question. Ive seen other videos on the exact theme here and a lot of people do the valve adjustment on the cam side. I notice you dot it on the valve side instead of the cam side. Little confused.

[a7x5631]

@azthundercloud Champion's should only be used in Chrysler cars. NGK or Bosch should be used for Honda's.

[felgguti01]

What type or size of O'RINGS? What is the proper name for the O RINGS. e.g Camshaft O'ring? I have the same problem with my 97 Accord LX 2.2 L and am ready to do this for the first time.

[aaronac8]

To get the "feel" of the drag, if someone has never done this before, you could get a micrometer and set it at the desired gap then insert the feeler gauge. Shouldn't this help define what the "slight drag" should feel like?