I know that you can use just a wrench and a flathead screwdriver, but I head that it was somewhat harder on VTEC heads.
My question isnt there a special tool for making valve adjustment easier? and who makes it and where can I get it?
BTW: I have a 92 GSR w/ stock head and I also did a search for this… 
Thanks!
Yeah, there is a special tool that you can get from honda for that. I think that Snap-On also sells them, but I will tell you a secret…
You can use a 10mm deep socket and a flathead screwdriver and that works just as well as the tool.
Just put the socket on the locknut and slide the screwdriver through the middle of the socket to hold the adjuster in place as you tighten the locknut with your hand (using the socket).
It beats the hell out of buying the tool that costs way too much.
You can do the same trick with the non-vtec motors, but you have to use a 12mm socket due to larger locknuts.
Later,
BR
WOW!! Thanks for the great tip and response BR! Is it really 10 MM? Thats sounds a little small (I havent been under my valve cover yet) for something of that great importance. I hope to be conquering this on Friday!
Thanks again!
No problem, and it is 10mm… 12mm for the LS.
Good luck with your adjustment.
Later,
BR
I paid $50 for my “Blue Point” (distributed by Snap On) valve adjustment tool. It’s worth every penny, especially if you do a lot of car work like I do. And yes…
VTEC = 10mm lock nut
Non-VTEC = 12mm lock nut
Jason’s idea with the 10mm deep socet will work, but the problem there is that you have to “feel” around for the notch in the adjustment screw. Kind of a pain. The Blue point tool has a “window” (a section that is open) to see the top of the adjustment screw and the screwdriver blade. Makes it very easy.
Originally posted by G2guru
Jason’s idea with the 10mm deep socet will work, but the problem there is that you have to “feel” around for the notch in the adjustment screw. Kind of a pain. The Blue point tool has a “window” (a section that is open) to see the top of the adjustment screw and the screwdriver blade. Makes it very easy.
But that is only if you use a short screwdriver. If you can get a long one you could slide the socket up the shaft, get the screwdriver on and then slide the socket down over the locknut…
Either way will work, depends on how much you plan on spending (time and moneywise). I will get the special tool as soon as I have enough money for a spiffy tool like that.
Later,
BR
Hehehehe…reminds me of the valve spring compressor I made out of an adjustable cresent wrench, a long screwdriver and a rag.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by DAY U IZ
Hehehehe…reminds me of the valve spring compressor I made out of an adjustable cresent wrench, a long screwdriver and a rag. [/QUOTE
HAHAHAHAH McGuyver!!!
Thanks for the replys guys! I used the socket on the screwdriver trick and it worked out well. It runs better and is quiter. I have all the pictures qued up, and ready for my post about my “tune up day”.
One question that is topic related, now even after the adjustment it still has a loud tick on cold start ups for the first second, is that a valve guide making that noise?
Thanks!
i wanna get this done, LS motor, i know my teg but this is important stuff and my luck isnt great 
how hard is it really to do?
how much $$$ would a shop charge?
Originally posted by nafreak
[B][QUOTE]Originally posted by DAY U IZ
Hehehehe…reminds me of the valve spring compressor I made out of an adjustable cresent wrench, a long screwdriver and a rag. [/QUOTE
HAHAHAHAH McGuyver!!!
Thanks for the replys guys! I used the socket on the screwdriver trick and it worked out well. It runs better and is quiter.
I have all the pictures qued up, and ready for my post about my “tune up day”.
One question that is topic related, now even after the adjustment it still has a loud tick on cold start ups for the first second, is that a valve guide making that noise?
Thanks! [/B]
Steve’s the man!! he did that on my car after I went out and bought a $25 valve spring compressor the broke (Doh!)
just wondering, once you hand tighten the lock nut back down using the screwdrive to keep the adjusting screw at the same position, you still have to use a torque wrench to get the right amount of torque on the lock nut. wont that screw up the screw again??? sorry if its a dumb question, ive never done this before but am planning to do it soon.
Most of the time if you get it tight enough with the socket by hand it doesnt move the screw at all wqith the torque wrench.
yeah the valve guide question… please