Elle wrote: > > 2. Does anyone know of a site that documents the procedure > > (with good pics) to check the valve clearances in the 1.6 liter > > engine that is in the '99 Honda Civics?
> Unfortunately, the two sites I usually use don't have online > manuals for Hondas this young.
I adjust the valves on my '88 Civic and most other Hondas that I've worked on differently from what's in the factory service manual. Set the engine up on TDC #1 and adjust the intake valves for cylinders 1 and 2 and the exhaust valves for cylinders 1 and 3. Turn the crankshaft over 360° so that the engine is now at TDC #4 (you can check the position of the distributor rotor). Now adjust the intake valves for cylinders 3 and 4 and the exhaust valves for cylinders 2 and 4. It's a lot easier than the procedure that's in the manual and it works just as well. If your new at adjusting valves, you can check your adjustment, e.g., IF your intakes are supposed to be set at 0.008" then a 0.009" feeler gauge won't fit and a 0.007" gauge will slide in easily. Also make sure that all of the adjuster nuts are tight when you're done. I've seen a few techs leave one loose and the engine starts making not so funny noises afterwards.
