HONDA K SERIES VALVE ADJUSTMENT!

looking to adjust your valves on your k series engine? tune in and find out how!

[@MrTDM09]

Indeed, it’s an art. Good video

[@starbrightpools]

Fantastic Video!!!!! Thank you from Cali

[@sbfhawk4343]

Thank You!! Yes it helped but the way you do it was so much easier without the Intake Manifold being installed or the Exhaust side manifold. With those in the way plus the coil packs and all the other hoses it can be a stretch getting into those valves with the feeler Gauge.

[@dc5duben96]

ur the man serg! thanks for the knowledge!

[@michaelgarcia9362]

Thanks for the help

[@rgraz4929]

I think the TDC notch position ("C" in your illustration at 8:26) on the (left)camshaft pulley is 3 o'clock and the VTC pulley is at 9 o'clock-- so they line-up. Then a 90 degree turn for positions 2,3 &4. To reiterate, these are the o'clock positions of the TDC notches which can be found on the outer diameter of the pulleys: POSITION 1: Camshaft pulley 3, VTC pully 9 (shown at 8:26) POSITION 2: Camshaft pulley 6, VTC pulley 12 POSITION 3 Camshaft pulley 9, VTC pulley 3 POSITION 4: Camshaft pulley 12, VTC pulley 6

[@garymarin6254]

Pretty cool 👌. Thanks...

[@rohinhans7819]

At how may miles or km did you do your adjustment? I have a 2013 civic si at 80,000km and I think it's a bit louder than it used to be so I'm trying to figure out if I need an adjust or not. Thanks

[@diegoamaya7844]

Wonderful

[@fazriseal1871]

Thank you

[@h22sparkle]

I got a question will this issue cause my car to not idle properly when it's warmed up? or does that sound like a timing issue? I just recently had my head done

[@juniorizq2342]

That drag on the first one was tight

[@mader1172]

The valve would drop everytime he pulled it out.... an he called it good 😂

[@juniorizq2342]

@@mader1172 and that was bellow spec lol

[@jarodriguezp]

Hello Serg, I wanted to ask you for help with the valve calibration measurement of my Honda Accord 2007. Previously, they adjusted the calibration but lost strength and this fuel squeezer. The engine that brings my Accord is a K24A8. You could help me with the data of what should be the measure that valves should carry. In advance, I thank you for any suggestions you can give me to correct this problem in my car. Sorry about my English Best regards

[@prabhakarrao4922]

What are the valve clearance specs for the K20Z2 engine? Many thanks

[@user-pn3gl5jf5d]

Thank you for the video. .012 is 30 mm ex and .009 is 23mm is how i do them

[@sinisini5168]

Does the top dots apply same to K24Z3?

[@flavrdPnut]

How bout tongue specs of valve nuts? Also the rotation of the cam to top dead center for each cylinder is confusing do to the order being 1342 but you said you can do 1234... so which is right .. I guess I will follow you directions at the end and see...

[@josebarrera2348]

wat will cause a k20z1 type s rsx to pop out the exsaust real loud

[@tipham4546]

Had the flat head adjusmmentscrew sticking so far out compared to the other ones

[@pFbSpecV]

Subbed by the way!! So I'm assuming you put the timing cover on and crank pulley to rotate the motor right???

[@bradysolaem2467]

unless u take plugsonly then u can rotateby cam

[@vaderdudenator1]

that looks like it feels kinda tight. might be closer to 8 than you realize

[@jayc4283]

bend that feeler gauge dude :-)

[@noblewon3507]

Old video hopefully I get a response I've always wondered this if you have to adjust your valves at top dead center wouldn't it make sense to do cylinder one and four at the same time? then two and three after turning the crank and making sure those are at top dead center. I've always done it one through four anyway. But top dead center center number one and cylinder 4 will be top dead center also. Same and cylinder 2 and 3

[@ranger178]

each cylinder has a top dead center for compression stroke and for exhaust stroke so valves are in different positions depending on which stroke its on you would have to make sure valves are all closed and at right point on the cams

[@revned3182]

Hey bro, learned a lot from u. I just installed Skunk2 Stg2 v3 on my k24/k20, I'm confused with the valve lash specs. Since Skunk2 said to put it I/E to 0.00. For now I put it to 0.006 I & 0.008 E. is this too tight?

[@darcygoesfast]

I just happened on this video- I've done numerous s2000 VA. 0.00 is NOT- I repeat- NOT correct. You are in for a world of trouble with burnt valves being the least of them. The F20/F22 typically adjusts to the lower end of the spec. I also have K20 Si and I'd be doing IN .008/EX .011. However, the DBW F22 owners use EX .012 (with the range being .010 to .011- yes, we go a little looser to prevent burnt valves on the DBW F series- a known issue). good luck and enjoy the ride.

[@IgorD33]

Does it matter which way you insert the filler gauge? Front vs from the side? And if you go with the lower limit for example 0.008” and set it correctly would you be able to insert 0.009” or 010” filler gauge

[@hectorestrada4744]

It does, simply to pull the gauge out and FEEL the drag on the way out. You can insert it sideways but you dont get much gauge material sideways to feel much. If you set it to the minimum clearance of .008 with proper feel. You should NOT be able to insert the next gauge up .

[@shadyislandchronicles4237]

exhaust spec is .010 to .013

[@VTI2CLN]

Hey after you timed your frank motor with the dots between the gold links after turning it over do they still line up between the gold links? Cause mine don’t anymore... thanks brother

[@JDMSMOKEY03]

That’s normal. I think if it’s turned over few more times they might line up again

[@Zaberdutton]

What's the difference between valve lash and valve lift? I googled this and Google seems to think they are the same thing which can't be cuz these drag cartels I have have different measurements for setting valve lash from valve lift. Surprised that Google turns nothing up but videos like this no matter which one you type...

[@brianbejado3237]

When is best to do the valve adjustment? when the engine is cold? Or after driven abit?

[@chanandler4567]

Completely cold.

[@satchmo-k24]

I thought lobes had to be vertical for each cylinder test.

[@markblanc5993]

Not going to cover phasing the cams? Pretty big part of the job.

[@Springwater786]

What do you mean by phasing the cams?

[@DPoner]

Mark Blánc Not gonna explain cam phasing? Pretty big part of your comment. 😆

[@MrManuel1329]

The cam phasing is controlled by the ecm and can be set by the tuner if he wants. Plus depending what phasers you have along with the cam and pistons setup sometimes you can can't phase 100% without smacking a valve's.

[@brettcombs774]

Valve lash adjustment isn’t related to the cams VTC angle. The limit of VTC is defined by piston to valve clearance. If you’re putting big cams in the k series you need to clay the engine at various VTC angles...

[@specialtymachining]

Back in the 20th century, that was a slotted screw driver. A flat head screw is a different animal.

[@doublecupwithpiss2212]

do you have to adjust valves after replacing the rocker arms?

[@MikeyHYR]

Yes

[@chesterkboy]

What’s the measurement for k20 drag cartel 3.2

[@mondecruel1866]

Manufacturer will tell you

[@bower95]

I heard that the recommendation is to set them loose, as these types of valves actually tighten over running time... any truth to this?!?

[@kellsled]

Your Moms Fudge Packer no have to be in spec

[@bower95]

The spec is not a certain number, it is a range, what I am trying to clarify is that since the valves get tighter over time, it is recommended to set them to on the loose end of specification.

[@y.blanxo]

@@bower95 I don't know about other engines, but the K-series tends to loosen on the intake side and tighten on the exhaust side.

[@Kenneth1350]

@@y.blanxo this actually happened to me cyl#1 & 2 intake were loose and cyl#2 & 3 exhaust were so tight and its the first time I've seen this happen on a k series

[@bradysolaem2467]

@@bower95 thx for the tip i will testify barelyu did buddys adjust at 160k or or more n they were all hella tight it ran so muchbette

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

Can valve noise happen only when acceleration and coasting but not when idling?

[@isorozco511]

Carlos Garcia yes

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

@@isorozco511 it only happens when i put it in gear and the loudest around 1500 rpm. It's a very low chattering. Probably hard for most to hear. Ive heard it on other Hondas usually crv. How possible is this valve issues or transmission?

[@isorozco511]

Sounds like a motor mount if it makes noise in gear. Crvs are known to rattle when the trans is in drive. Doesnt seem like a valve job based on what you said

[@CarlosGarcia-ij4yg]

@@isorozco511 thank you very much. This has been driving me crazy since I bought the car in the summer. I suspect the mount as well.

[@juandejesus8219]

Valve Adjustment should be 1-3-4-2

[@G1bson258]

Juan De Jesus should be 1:3::2:4 you can however do it 1/2/3/4 if you turn the engine properly

[@EddieNYC02]

I agree ☝️

[@goldenboyproductions7229]

Hi... I have a 2002 Honda crv which shows good compression (about 160ish and all cylinders) and I've adjusted the valves. Yet, I still get misfires on all cylinders. My Honda manual says the Exhaust valve adjustment should be .012 and my intake should be .008. However, when looking at the sticker under the hood it shows 0.30/Exhaust and 0.23/Intake. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

[@bradysolaem2467]

ur confusing mm with inch

[@alexanderpapii4866]

Bro….. intake should be .008 and exhaust .011

[@1188clean]

ive done a valve adjustment on a few BMW's but idk why the Honda's i feel intimidated lol

[@Kenneth1350]

Its easy dude

[@mader1172]

If the valve is dropping drop after pulling feeler guage out, ITS NOT GOOD!!!

[@gearhead3500]

what are the specs for a k20a3 ep3 si

[@Enthusiast416]

Google...

[@gearhead3500]

@@Enthusiast416 what’s google

[@Enthusiast416]

@@gearhead3500 Google is a search engine designed to find all sorts of data. Google.com check it out

[@bhadz100]

I think i stripped one of the cap bolts of the VC, it just turns and turns when i try to remove or tighten it. how do you fix that?

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

try sticking a flat head screw driver under the cap and pry up while you try to loosen it. the upward force might help it screw out so you can see what part is stripped.

[@bhadz100]

+SERGMOTIVE GARAGE thanks man! I also just found out that i have a stripped exhaust bolt hole. How can i fix that?

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

bhadz100 you mean like on the head where the header bolts too? If so, then you can use a rethread kit to try and clean up the threads

[@bhadz100]

+SERGMOTIVE GARAGE yup. I was trying to find an exhaust leak and noticed that one bolt is not torqued propertly. Aluminum sucks!

[@SERGMOTIVEGARAGE]

www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-48-pc-Piece-Master-Thread-Restorer-Kit-Taps-Dies-Rethread-SAE-Metric-/182344429863?hash=item2a74933127:g:awAAAOSw5cNYHn9c check that link out, i use this kit at work all the time when i have threads that are cross threaded or dirty, usually does the trick for me. Just make sure you start the tap straight other wise the bolt is gonna go in crooked when you finish!

[@theoneofone2992]

YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PULL THE FEELER GAUGE STRAIGHT OUT NOT AT AN ANGLE!!!!!! THATS WHY YOU THINK YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT DRAG. RE.DO THIS SHIT.

[@cedricmarcellana1399]

This is not the right way of doing it