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Old 05-05-2008, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by nashby,May 5 2008, 09:33 AM
yes its a rattly noise, will have honda do valves or is it fairly easy to do ones self, nothing special in there is there? should they be done hot or cold?
Adjusting the valve clearances is perfectly possible to DIY but its fiddly and awkward. Bending the end of you feeler gauges over makes it a lot easier but the access is still awkward.

I'd let the dealer do it if i were you.
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Valve clearance should be done on 27000 mile service (checked and adjusted) Probably should be done on later service intervals. (my service was
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I find that dealers normally need to be reminded about checking the valve clearances on service
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Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,May 6 2008, 12:28 AM
I find that dealers normally need to be reminded about checking the valve clearances on service
i think your right there, i let them know i was aware it was on the service, they gave me full details of the adjustments made
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