HOW TO: Honda K Series Valve Adjustment (Honda Master Technician)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In today's video, we learn how to do a Honda K Series Valve adjustment by a Professional Honda Master Technician! With 190K Miles on my Acura RSX Type S, this is a MUCH needed maintenance service to keep this VTEC engine healthy and strong. We install NEW Gaskets, new Spark Plugs, AND a Genuine OEM Type R Valve Cover. Let's GO!
Learning how to use a Feeler Gauge for a Honda Valve Adjustment was something I needed to experience in person. Thanks to Larry Miller Honda in Boise, they allowed me to film this process with Cody who is there Lead Honda Master Tech. Honda's in general can develop rattles, loud ticking, idle issues, and even excessive smoke from out-of-spec valves. So while this video is more K series specific, the tools and techniques can apply to D Series, B Series, H series, and more Honda motors. I would say that after this video, I feel more confident in attempting this job myself.
Cody was able to relay a lot of great valve adjustment tips and tricks as well as the order of how it's done properly. With a somewhat higher Mileage K Series Motor, I wanted to make sure that this engine can continue to be driven hard and crack VTEC often! Overall I was amazed at how good the camshafts and top end looked which made me a HAPPY Honda owner. To celebrate the good news, we install a Genuine OEM Honda Type R K Series Valve Cover as the cherry on top, literally.
So whether you drive a K Series K20/K24 Accord, Honda Odyssey, Civic Si, RSX, Element, CRV, or TSX, I think this video will be extremely helpful in learning the valve adjustment process and what goes into it. As a result, my K20 feels SIGNIFICANTLY better after the adjustment. Better Cold starts, no rattles, no chatter, and the motor feels stronger through the rev range. Note* If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, don't risk it. Hire a professional or someone with experience. Otherwise, give it the college try! Thank you again Cody and LMH Boise!
For some of the things used in this video, check out the links below!
10MM Valve Adjustment Tool: amzn.to/3WjajiO
Feeler Gauge Set: amzn.to/3w45TBF
Honda Bond Sealant: amzn.to/3kk1195
K Series OEM Gasket Set: amzn.to/3ZEE68p
Thanks for watching!
- ALLDAYANTHONY
As a Honda tech, this guy was so in depth and explained everything perfectly. My trainer was amazing but man everyone deserves a trainer like this
Cody is great. Felt like a true apprentice watching him work haha
As an Acura tech I agree, glad I have awesome main shop people teaching me
I wish I could learn from him
He’s my foreman! I just started working here at LHM Honda in boise. Cody is dope! Bro has HELLA tools
Ok so for all you Honda/Acura techs out there what steps would you suggest I take if I wanted to become a full service tech. I can't afford any of the trade schools but I have been educating myself little by little enough to get at least 2 ASE certifications in brakes and suspension since that is my experience so far from working on my own vehicles. I know what 90% of the parts in the whole car are and what they do but I just lack the formal education and experience of doing the jobs. Does every Honda dealership have apprenticeships or is it dealer/tech specific? I know I would most likely start out as what they call a "lube tech" but I know I am capable of doing much more than that. I have even thought about just gaining more experience by doing mobile mechanic jobs on the side for the jobs I know I can do because it may pay better than the flatrate I would get at a dealership or small chain shop. Right now my job is unrelated (I drive forklifts in a warehouse) and make more per hour (23) than some techs at the auto repair shop I went to for years (not a dealership) which was shocking to me but I know if I can get really good at auto repair I can make even more. It's what I've always wanted to do but I'm already getting close to 30 years old. Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated.
Kudos to Cody--you sir are a natural born mechanic. This weekend I am adjusting the valves on my Grandaughters '99 CRV & thanks to this excellent tutorial I am armed with confidence.
Same bro on my k20z3
Just did my valve adjustment today and all my exhaust valves were tight! Definitely needed an adjustment for sure
What symptoms did you have?
@@TicklePickleLover^
Good to see this. My 8th gen si is approaching 100k. Already have valve cover and gaskets ready to go. I got the black K-tuned cover. Was considering tackling this myself. Thanks for the video good to hear from a master tech. Now I have to find one. Idaho is too far of a drive for me I'm in Houston Texas. Great video keep them coming. RSX is sick and keeps getting better.
Glad it was helpful! Just makes some calls in your area and I’m sure you’ll find someone that can do the job
My 9th gen si is past 100k lets say 111700 to be exact
Im literally broke
but what problems should i expect if i don’t come around to fix or inspect it
car only gets frequent oil changes diy and coolant flushes when needed
brake/clutch fluid hasn’t been touched/ rotors/brakes last done like 20k miles ago
i could go on but i don’t want to be annoying
I'd encourage you to give it a try for yourself! I'm genuinely impressed by how easy this process is. If you're confident enough removing the valve cover, then this is far on the easier end of valve adjustments since you have near infinite adjustment, the screws are so easy to get to, and there's zero chance that the engine will be timed incorrectly. Many other engines are bucket-over-shim and require full camshaft removal to get at the shims (and you need to have the right sized shims ready to go!). My motorcycles are like this.
If you know the spec of the clearance, then only one sized feeler gauge is going to fit snugly under that rocker. Honda did a great job making this a very easy task and no doubt it's very well documented.
In saying that, if you're really unsure, there's no shame in having a professional get the job done right. You'll at least be confident that the task was done right.
Lol getting to own those kinds of hondas with that low mileage sounds so fun. you dont need to worry about anything bc K series make it to atleast 200k my 8th gen si is at 166k rough around the edges but daily driven everyday and i dont baby it lol
This is literally the perfect tutorial on how to adjust valves. There is only one thing I would recommend though. For the tube seals I’d recommend lubing them with some sort of oil or grease that would be inert because they slide in much easier. I’ve seen people tear them all of the time but ever since I told them this they’ve never torn them again. Afterwards just cleaned the grease or oil out by wiping it or using a screw driver and a rag. I promise it works really well
O ring lube would likely be good on the tube seals.
25:45 The ONLY video I've found describing location, amount & method for installing Hondabond. Thx!
This video helped me to adjust the valves on our 2012 CRV. My first attempt was not good as I had replaced the VTC and it was very hot and humid and I was tired. So I stopped. Later I re-watched the video with a better understanding. That comment about the lobes facing each other was great and I was then sure I was adjusting the right cylinder valves. The other thing was to watch him bottom out the adjustment on the feeler gage then back it off about an 1/8th of a turn. That made things more consistent and repeatable. The rear valves are a pain to get that feeler in the right place, hard to see what you are doing. If you jack up the car and use a jack stand, then you don't have to take off the tire on a CRV as there is an access hole to get your socket and extension through the opening to turn the engine. Taking out the sparks plugs would be my recommendation. With the car raised higher, it's harder to get to the rear valves. Might have to rethink that next time. Wonderful explanation and video. Also purchased the Powerbuilt 10 Millimeter Jam Nut Valve Adjustment Tool referenced in the description and I highly recommend it.
Holy crap Anthony! I look just like Cody and I am a 20plus year honda tech. Kinda blown away by this one dude. He did a great job!
Haha that’s awesome. You do look like him!
Moving to Boise later this year with my 08 tsx and stoked to know there is some solid knowledgeable people there!!
Dude that car is sweet! That engine looked so clean. Bet it ran like a dream after that!
Quality techs like Cody are hard to find. Good to know he is right there at Larry Miller.👍. Valve cover is Classic 😀
That’s a beautiful rsx. Can’t wait to see everything else you do with the car.
Thanks man. Getting along slowly but surely
This video was super helpful. Was intimidated by doing a valve adjustment but this cleared up all my doubts. My rsx is running better than ever,
Thanks!
This was my cheap way of getting the specs but this guy is a good tech! Also good to change the vtec solenoid gaskets while you’re in there.
I got a ‘15 si with 128k miles and can’t afford to take it to a dealer or shop for my adjustment, def gonna rewatch this video 2-3 times before I attempt to do it
It’s very important you feel the exhaust valves correctly. I was feeling them all at an angle the first valve adjustment I did and it sounded god awful the first time I started it up. Went back and tightened them up and it’s been sounding great for thousands of miles so far.
I literally just did the exact same thing and about to have to go back in and readjust lol
@@jasongroose9602lma same thing here sounds like a click
Legit Brings me flashbacks of 5th grade, me and my dad were adjusting the valves in my mom's j series oddessy.
We all need a friend like Cody 💪🏼
Fantastic video. Cody sure is a very calm and patient guy. Must be awesome to have him training you.
Great video I learned a lot. Thank the dealership again for allowing you to film this video.
I’ll pass the message along!
This guy is a master. I was terrified when he said no Anti-Seize and pulled out his electric impact gun. But his trigger control was great. On my k24 the previous owners shop cross threaded and over torqued the starter bolts. So, when the starter failed all the treads came out with the bolts. Some people don't need to be using power tools if they don't know the difference between aluminum, steel, iron.
My rsx type s is nearly 100k as well so I’m excited to do this on my car. Love the informational videos, you have always helped me and I’ve always followed along.
Thanks man. Glad you liked it!
Bro I’ve been watching you for like 4-5 years start of highschool with my little civic waiting for you to post updates lol 2023 same civic same TH-camr new projects let’s get it 😊broski💯🫡
Ogs Remember when those dude tried to break into the Honda and got caught by your neighbors 😂😂😂
Haha thanks man. And yes I remember that lol
Cody...Great job of explaining the entire process!
Excellent tech and great video but the owner clearly doesn’t know anything about cars and is pretending 😂 def a guy who buys some eBay parts and says hey guys look at this cool new red cover I got 😂 The wish quality valve cover isn’t even Honda Red it’s knock off orange.
😂😂😂😂
-10whp
All content by ADA is top notch viewing. Thanks for yet another one!
Thanks man I appreciate that. Lots of work goes into my videos!
Something special about the way the DC5 Integra(RSX) looks. I have the 03 base 5psd (couldn't find a TypeS when I went looking, TypeR isn't in the states) can't wait to get mines repainted. I miss it being shiny lol.
A few nit-picks. You have to turn the crank 180 to turn the camshaft 90, because the crankshaft rotates 720 degrees for all cylinders to have their respective TDC. You don't need that much sealant on the gasket surface. A lot of it that will get squeezed inside and it could end up in the crankcase and get sucked up into the oil pump. While you are confident using your driver to tighten fasteners, it's easy for inexperienced people to overtighten when using a driver. It's better for inexperienced people to always tighten by hand.
When we set these screw adjustment type valves on motorcycles we set the first one with a feeler gauge and just eyeball how far the screw needs to be turned out from fully seated, ie 1/4 turn, then set all those valves the same really quickly.
Very interesting video, loved listening to Cody talk. Hoping to see more of him in future videos!
Cody is an awesome guy. I’m sure we can get him in a few more
This video came at just the right time
Aye! Still keeping my love for honda alive with all of these.
Gt to sit in the new fl5 type r at an auto show and I now need to own one somehow at 17!
I have still yet to see one in person!
@ALLDAYANTHONY aw dude! All I can say is that it will be worth it to see it in person and that if you get a new car tk make that be the one! (Although I have a huge bias to Hondas)
Ah…. Didn’t even think of doing this when I did my ITR valve cover!! 210k miles on my SOL B16.
I don’t think most Honda people do lol. But it does make a huge difference
Congrats! Great job, and great look with that valve cover!
Great vid! You and Cody rock! Thx alot. Valve cover does look tight. 😁👍🔥
Can you imagine that my C-RV RD-8 (2 Litres, Gasoline and LPG) has now 320 TKM?
Manufactured in June 2006.
I’m pushing my daughter to get one for the same reason, and she could always resell it later on
Great video! Looks like I need to reach out to Cody to get some suspension work done on my 2022 Civic. Thanks!
Cody is the best in town! 10/10 would recommend
Great video , every video and photo you pop out my love for honda is growing and my need to own one gets bigger ,
Top video buddy great content between this video and Dane's twitch i have managed to make it through a long night 😁
Haha that’s how it goes
It's a great video no doubt....
It's just all the little asides
Green screwdriver
Pretty valve cover
It's just superfluous...
Let the tech do their work!!!!!
Man, I did everything this tech did and I still had to take it in to a mechanic. Maybe the engine was a lot warmer than I thought. It just needed better tools, cause those looked a lot easier to use.
this video is making me want to do a valve adjustment on my 60k-mile K24 😅
Would have been great to hear the motor before and after
I wish my workplace was this clean lol, nice video bro!!
Thanks for watching dude
@@ALLDAYANTHONY me and a workmate talk about your videos all the time, you're an underrated great youtuber
I've got 192,000 miles on my 2005 TSX. I have never done a valve adjustment. Engine runs smooth, no rattles.. Blackstone Oil lab results show the engine wearing slower than the average K series engine. I was just waiting to hear it start chattering some but sounds fine, runs fine. I'm pretty particular on fluid changes, and even changing parts before they are bad. Garage kept. Maybe I should adjust them but if it's running well, why mess with it?
finally glad to see u doing kseries..... much love comming from trinidad and tobago
Thanks man! Excited to jump into the k world
Cody looks and sounds like Andy smedegard from ASM another Honda k series expert
Are you still on your original timing chain?
usually im doin this on semi truck engines, last year 1st time on an H22 engine... was feelin like im doin an heart surgery :DD
Always looking at your videos for editing tricks and tips. I love your style of editing and I try to use them on my videos, although I shoot on my phone still. One day I'll have a dedicated camera haha. Thank you for the the information Anthony!
Thanks man. I’m no pro, but I do work hard to get better and better
Nothing like some Nut busting torque from the good old Milwaukee 😂 Great video Anthony
Hahaha nuts we definitely busted
Great video 👍cody was an indepth tech.
Doesn't valve clearance decrease with heat expansion? The valve stems get longer and close the gap. Explains why the valve train gets more quiet as the engine warms up.
Cody is the sort of guy you pray your car gets worked on by. He knows what’s up.
He’s awesome!!
Im at 199,112mi on my 08 si, time to adjust valves, check timing chain, cv axle , and plugs and coilpacks. Same clutch for 100k mi!!!
I just got mine running again after the swap, hype!!
Hell yeah man! Have fun
Cody is the man…
Definitely going to give this a go TY I'm @ 177k no knowledge of motor history.
I had a cold start misfiring in my '17 k24w accord. Exhaust valves had too tight clearance
I use Ngk plugs
Aren't there torque specs for the intake and exhaust locknuts? Great video regardless!
Cody need to make his own TH-cam channel
Absolute jem of a video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Quick question, is this kind of service done by a dealer when the car has more than 100k miles?
Damn my cousin didn't use antisieze either man. I can't wait to work on my first k series!
Anthony! When can we get an update on the Evo 👀 would love to see more content on it.
I’ll have to make an update video soon!
Hi. Great video! What are the thickness of feeler gauge did he used on intake and exhaust? Thanks.
you forgot to record how the engine sound before and after valve adjustment🤷🏽
Honestly it was just quieter. Not sure if the camera would pick that up
@@ALLDAYANTHONY I have a Honda Element and I change the valve cover gasket and while I was there I check the valves and I did not felt any valve too lose or too tight with the gauge, but I hear a tap noise that goes up when RPM raise up.
Im curious. Why are you only taking your car to honda to do? You can take it to mechanics who are experienced and will be cheeper. Because this project is already getting high priced and im sure you want to do a lot more to it
should of had a clip of how it sounded before and after...mine makes some noise, may try this
I loved your subaru!! 😅
Now you need the black dip stick so it looks like a real type R motor!
I just bought a EP3 and my exhaust cam was pitted lol, I just bought a jdm motor.
That tech was really good at his job as well, very good detail
Thanks for watching! Have fun with it!
Was there a torque spec on the valve nuts?
somewhere I read that Honda says don't bother unless it get noisy? but that seems so subjective. What does the shop charge for a valve adjustment? Of course other things might need replacing at same time, but I guess they would have a book rate at that shop?
How come the valve goes loose? According to the explanation of the technician it is supposed to be close to the rocker.
Do you use a torque wrench on the jam nuts once you snug them down?
I dont think cody showed his true opinion of a type r valve cover going on
I just wish I could truly trust my local Honda dealership to perform this on my CRV …
Whats the price to have them adjusted by a technician ?
Can it be done without rotating the motor? I dismantle the radiator too and removed the belt so I can’t rotate the motor
Is it the same for B series?
even opnieuw kijken. plus staat aan de binnenkant van de motorkap. 0.23 inlaat 0.27mm uitlaat zei hij.
Great mechanic! Can't say the same of the cameraman 😕
I just changed my vtc actuator. No more noisy start ups but now i hear a ticking noise. It accelerates when the motor does. Any ideas?
Very informative, thank you. Was that Denso IK20's? I want to get the ik20 iridium power for my accord type s.
On 11:19 you can see spark plug on the right, has piece of ceramic missing, you better check that piston.... had same problem with my k24 and piston was really pitted. hope your cilinder walls are okay...
Damn bro u have a quick eye
Thank bud great vid!!!
Lol bro I was like why do all this to s basic Honda then I see the RSX on the back 😂
Can you send me a link to where I can get one of those valve covers? Thanks! 🤘🏻🍻
i r also having casio timepiece and geisha because i r also having honda civic sport tourer
nice video.......learned a lot definitely............trying to do this on my 2009 honda civic hybrid base, I don't see any sticker or in the manual that says how much clearance for the intake and the exhaust valves.....it doesn't says anywhere.........is this 9k for the intake and 11k for the exhaust a standard rule?......does this apply for all civics? or every civic is different ? I can't find the info for this specific civic hybrid 2009 anywhere.....thanks I appreciated
Get the dc5 type r coil pack over just got it for mine
I've seen on some Honda forums and tech blogs that the jam nut torque spec is 14 ft./lbs. or 19Nm, but how can one torque to spec with this special tool? Are you gonna torque them afterwards? Isn't it messing up the adjustment?
Love the videos man! Where did you order the valve cover? Looking to purchase one for my Civic Si Mugen
is he using an impact to break off the spark plugs?
Hey Anthony I'm in new jersey and we are in the rust belt so and my grandma has a 2009 honda accord with a 2.4 i4 or the k24 and geuss what? It has 78,000 MILES ON IT! that's the crazy part what are your thoughts on this ant? My grandma's accord also had the brakes replaced twice in her ownership because the 8th gen accords have premature brake wear issues and she and my grandpa bought it brand new back in 09 and her accord is a auto so I think it has a 5 speed auto i could be wrong so and also my grandpa passed when i was in 3rd grade i was about 8 or 9 years old and i'll still upset about it.
We hope Cody is a manager now
Is the valve adjustment tool used a 10mm or 12mm model??
Great video, can I ask what compound you put down before you put the valve cover back on as I did not know you needed to do this?
hondabond
Great video. Doing the same to mine soon… have the red valve cover already. What is the name & part # for that other thing you changed? I think its that plastic part that covers the wires to the coil pack
I think its the ignition coil harness cover?