Symptoms of Valve Clearance Problems?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by mjc13, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. mjc13

    mjc13 Guest

    I got the price for major service for the '95 EX, minus the water
    pump and timing belt, and I'm starting to see why Hyundai is closing in
    on Honda. $410 to $547 for "checking" a lot of things, with parts
    costing extra. They didn't even make it clear that a tuneup was
    included! I can replace the cap and plugs and wires, and *in theory* I
    can adjust the valves, but I'd really rather not. Do tight valves give
    you any kind of warning?

    I'm not cheap, BTW. Money is tight. I can afford Honda parts, just
    not Honda "service."
     
    mjc13, Jun 23, 2007
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  2. Why are you taking an old car to a dealer for service? Find a reputable
    independent mechanic who specializes in import cars. Labor costs will be
    lower.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Jun 23, 2007
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  3. mjc13

    motsco_ Guest

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    HONDA dealerships are in business to make LOTS of (service department)
    money for the owner.

    #1 symptom for tight valves is stalling during the warm-up period, and
    poor restart if you shut it off during that period. Bad fuel mileage too.

    You need a mechanic who will do what's needed, and you can do the rest.

    NOTE to CR-V owners: If your Gen 1 CR-V ever stalls during the warm-up
    cycle, don't drive it hard / far before adjusting the valves LOOSE. You
    will burn a valve.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Jun 23, 2007
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  4. mjc13

    mjc13 Guest


    I've been looking for one for years. Haven't found one yet.
     
    mjc13, Jun 23, 2007
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  5. mjc13

    mjc13 Guest


    Thanks, that's what I was looking for.
     
    mjc13, Jun 23, 2007
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