NEVER use anything but the crank pulley bolt to turn the engine.


"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> WaterWatcher wrote:
> > Hi all. A relative of mine has a '99 CRV and I'd like to check the
valve
> > adjustment on it. I know I'll need to get a manual, but does anyone
know if
> > the procedure is similar to a '90 Civic or a '95 Accord? I've done
valve
> > adjustments on these but not on a DOHC engine like the CRV's. Are the
> > valves in the CRV adjusted by screws on rocker arms (like the SOHC
engines),
> > or is there some other method? I'd like to know because I don't know if
I
> > want to volunteer for the job or to advise him to take it to a mechanic.
> > Any advice appreciated!
> >
> > WW
> > -------------
>
> It's just like a SOHC engine, with adjuster screws and (12mm?)lock nuts.
> You can just download the procedure from many sites so you don't need to
> buy a manual. . . Some auto parts places in Canada will even print the
> procedure pages off their (self-serve) computer.
>
> Remove the plugs and use the power steering pulley to turn it over.
>
> Bear in mind that the Britt version of the manual says to do it every
> 50,000 Km (30,000 miles), and they tend to tighten with age, so some
> people adjust to the looser side of the spec. I'd rather hear them tick
> than smell them burning.
>
> Try also hondasuv.com, look in 'CRV /articles'
>
> 'Curly'
>