Can you adjust the valve on a Honda Odyssey?
Valve adjustment is typically within a pretty small range and I doubt very much you could misadjust it far enough to cause it to hit the piston. It would have to be fully open when off the cam lobe (meaning it is open all the time). Probably wouldn’t run very well especially if you managed to adjust all the valves this way.
When to change timing belt on Honda Odyssey?
In my 1999-2002 Honda Service Manual it says that on 2002 engines the valves need to be adjusted every 105K miles. Being in a place that the climate determines when I can work on my vehicles I am changing the timing belt and adjusting the valves on my 2002 Ody at a little under 200k. And I have to say the timing belt looked brand new.
What does interference mean on a Honda Odyssey?
An “interference” design means that the piston will hit the valve if the valve stays fully open while the piston comes to the top of its stroke. This is only probable if your timing belt breaks or you have some other catastrophic failure.
Valve adjustment is typically within a pretty small range and I doubt very much you could misadjust it far enough to cause it to hit the piston. It would have to be fully open when off the cam lobe (meaning it is open all the time). Probably wouldn’t run very well especially if you managed to adjust all the valves this way.
Why do you need a valve adjustment on a Honda?
The “noisy” criterion is only half the issue, that just means one or more have too much play, which might contribute to inefficiency. Too-tight valves (insufficient valve lash) will not be noisy yet are more likely to result in major problems such as a burnt valve, and may also cause MPG issues. 121,000 miles? Get a valve adjustment, basically.
In my 1999-2002 Honda Service Manual it says that on 2002 engines the valves need to be adjusted every 105K miles. Being in a place that the climate determines when I can work on my vehicles I am changing the timing belt and adjusting the valves on my 2002 Ody at a little under 200k. And I have to say the timing belt looked brand new.
An “interference” design means that the piston will hit the valve if the valve stays fully open while the piston comes to the top of its stroke. This is only probable if your timing belt breaks or you have some other catastrophic failure.
How do you adjust the valve clearance on a Honda?
With the locknut snug, use a flathead screwdriver to increase or decrease the valve clearance based on your measurements. You will quickly realize that a small adjustment makes a big difference. It is here that the Honda valve adjustment tool (or similar) helps.
What kind of valve tightening does Honda use?
Valve tightening is unique to Honda, requiring adjustment. Valve tightening is unique to Honda, requiring adjustment. KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.
With the locknut snug, use a flathead screwdriver to increase or decrease the valve clearance based on your measurements. You will quickly realize that a small adjustment makes a big difference. It is here that the Honda valve adjustment tool (or similar) helps.
Valve tightening is unique to Honda, requiring adjustment. Valve tightening is unique to Honda, requiring adjustment. KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.
How do you adjust the exhaust valve on a Honda Accord?
Loosen the nuts of the two front exhaust valves on the rocker arm (first cylinder). Then, s lip a .012 inch feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve stem. Adjust the valve by turning the bolt clockwise with a flat head screwdriver. It needs to be tight enough to create just a small amount of drag on the feeler gauge.
Loosen the nuts of the two front exhaust valves on the rocker arm (first cylinder). Then, s lip a .012 inch feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the valve stem. Adjust the valve by turning the bolt clockwise with a flat head screwdriver. It needs to be tight enough to create just a small amount of drag on the feeler gauge.