Mudder
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Reading a valve adjustment thread got me wondering. Not to repeat the pros or cons from that thread, just curious about actual experience by Honda owners. If yes, was it out of specs?
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Multi Poll - Valve Adjustment or not
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My intake valve was ticking is really the only reason I adjusted mine. So glad I did too , the ticking was driving me crazy.
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I don't plan on doing mine unless it needs it which at this time it doesn't
I checked that I had completed the adjustment but I actually only checked them no adjustment was needed.
Mine is a 2015 that I bought in the summer of 2014 as soon as they came out. It's got around 2500 miles on it and has never ticks or shown any sign of valves needing adjustment. Besides adding options to it I've done nothing mechanical to it, only regular service of oil and filters.
Valve clearance doesn't generally get looser-noisier, with use, the clearance generally gets tighter-quieter, as the valves recede into the head as the seats and valve faces wear in. I've found particularly with the V-6 Hondas, that a valve adjustment at between 300-400 hrs very often makes them run a whole lot better, less noticeable with the three and four cylinder engines. If the valve clearance gets below minimum spec, they tend to be a little harder starting, and don't idle as well as a properly adjusted valve-train. Worst case, the clearance goes away completely, and it starts to burn the valves and seats prematurely because the valves don't shut completely. I haven't seen a single valve that was looser than max spec, and I've checked literally hundreds- but all my Honda experience is with the marine engines. I guess my point is that it's worth the effort to check/adjust the valve clearance, and always adjust them to the loosest spec.
I was on the fence but decided to take my P5 to the dealer for the first service due to the extended warranty contract. I requested for the valves to be checked also. Will edit my post with specs when I have the receipt in hand.
IN = 0.14mm = .0055"
EX = 0.21mm = .0083"
No adjustment stated.
IN = 0.14mm = .0055"
EX = 0.21mm = .0083"
No adjustment stated.
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