Valve Adjustment
#1
Valve Adjustment
While I know it isn't that complicated to do, I don't really feel comfortable doing it. I got a quote from a performance shop which is listed below:
Valve adjustment labor (1.3hrs).... $123.50
Valve Cover gasket set..... $45.16
Seem reasonable?
They wanted to do the spark plugs for $80, and I said f@#k that. I can buy them for $37, so I will be doing those following the valve adjustment. This will wrap up a full maintenance for the recently turned 66k S.
Valve adjustment labor (1.3hrs).... $123.50
Valve Cover gasket set..... $45.16
Seem reasonable?
They wanted to do the spark plugs for $80, and I said f@#k that. I can buy them for $37, so I will be doing those following the valve adjustment. This will wrap up a full maintenance for the recently turned 66k S.
#3
That is insanely cheap. Our shop charges 3.0 hours for that service. Can it be done in 1.3 hours? Yes, but would I want a technician rolling through my valve adjustment to beat the time so he doesn't loose money. No way.
#4
valve adjustment pricing seems very reasonable, I also agree with King. Asking them for a sheet with the current spec and new spec would be a great idea.
you can get 4 S2000 plugs for $37?
you can get 4 S2000 plugs for $37?
#5
#6
The price seems OK. It's not outrageous but I know a local reputable s2000 performance shop charges $100 for labor + new valve cover gasket. A mechanic familiar with the s2000 should be able to knock out the job in under an hour.
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#8
You have to be a blind moron to not know the specs for valve clearance. If it's a stock car anyway, the numbers are clearly written on a tune up sheet under the hood. You open it, and it clearly states the clearance, and to measure it cold.
#9
Ebay has them all day for around that much. The ones in the Honda box however, those are a little more.
#10
The plugs have to come out to rotate the engine to adjust the valves. Plug change should just be the parts charge. Ask them for the plugs at their cost -- or the web price -- or adjust the valves in you driveway or garage. Dirt simple and probably less than an hour since it's highly unlikely too many will need adjustment.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck