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Symptoms of Valve Clearance Problems?

I got the price for major service for the '95 EX, minus the water pump and timing belt, and I'm starting to see why Hyundai is closing in on Honda. $410 to $547 for "checking" a lot of things, with parts costing extra. They didn't even make it clear that a tuneup was included! I can replace the cap and plugs and wires, and *in theory* I can adjust the valves, but I'd really rather not. Do tight valves give you any kind of warning?

I'm not cheap, BTW. Money is tight. I can afford Honda parts, just not Honda "service."

Reply to
mjc1
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Why are you taking an old car to a dealer for service? Find a reputable independent mechanic who specializes in import cars. Labor costs will be lower.

Reply to
High Tech Misfit

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HONDA dealerships are in business to make LOTS of (service department) money for the owner.

#1 symptom for tight valves is stalling during the warm-up period, and poor restart if you shut it off during that period. Bad fuel mileage too.

You need a mechanic who will do what's needed, and you can do the rest.

NOTE to CR-V owners: If your Gen 1 CR-V ever stalls during the warm-up cycle, don't drive it hard / far before adjusting the valves LOOSE. You will burn a valve.

'Curly'

Reply to
motsco_

I've been looking for one for years. Haven't found one yet.

Reply to
mjc1

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

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mjc1

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