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Old 27 Jun 2007, 09:35 am
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Default Re: How Hard is DIY Valve Adjustment?

mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> Once again, this is a 1995 Civic EX 1.6L 125HP sedan. Don't have the
> serial number at hand. I've done valve lash adjustments on old Volvo
> pushrod engines, but nothing like this. It sounds like the adjustment
> mechanism is surprisingly similar, though: set screw and locknut. So,
> any tricks? Is this something best left to a seasoned mechanic? I have
> the Chilton manual.


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For better control / leverage, it's nice if you have a long-handle
combination wrench, like the 'pro' series one I picked up. It's even
nicer if you have the tool that holds the locknut and has a screwdriver
built it. GOOGLE 'powerbuilt 648828' or similar, depending on the size
of the '95's locknut. I have one but haven't used it yet.

'Curly'
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