On 24 Sep 2006 15:20:59 -0700, benjaminjones1@gmail.com wrote:

>Incorrect Valve Adjustment Fallout...
>
>I recently had my 90k service performed on my Honda Civic EX 2000 at a
>Firestone Complete Auto Care. This included spark plug replacement,
>ignition wires replacement, fuel system tune up, valve adjustment, etc.
>As soon as I left with my car I noticed something was definitely wrong
>with my Honda. The RPMs were sporadic and would go to just above
>bottoming out at the first stop light I reached. I was concerned about
>the vibrations but thought it would subside and the RPMs would return
>to normal levels, but is only continued and became more frequent. After
>a month I brought my car back to Firestone to explain the problems I
>was experiencing and they said that the car checked out and there was
>nothing they can do without an engine light coming on. The vibrations
>only got worse and within a week a check engine light went on. I
>brought the car back again and Firestone finally took my car to a Honda
>dealership, which had to re-due the value adjustment because it was out
>of spec. They also said the O2 sensor error was showing up and that is
>why the check engine light came on. I have never had a problem with my
>Honda before and none of these problems existed before the 90k service
>was performed.
>
>I need to know if the O2 error could be contributed to the incorrect
>vale adjustment (excess vibrations) and if there is anything else I
>should be looking out for because of the incorrect work.
>
>I would greatly appreciate any help.
>
>Ben Jones

How long did they have the car when they did the valve adjustment?
The engine has to cool for hours before you can do the adjustment. If
they just drove it hot into the bay and did it, you know it was
botched for that reason alone.