Aside from Tejas, who here has undertaken the VTEC valve check? I am considering maybe, possibly, might be doing the check myself. So, those of you that have done it: Either talk me out of it (in favor of the $400 dealer service) or talk me into it. I'm on the fence and it hurts. :goof:
I went on ahead and performed the VTEC valve check on my bike. All the valves were in spec too. I don't know if the posts have been lost or not. But, HS and hlf posted two good ones that you could follow. Although HS is for a nonvtec, it's pretty much identicle up to a point. There are even piuctures of him inspecting his cams. Thats just the extra piece of information that you'll need. Other than that, the only things that are missing is how to put the slide-pins in, take out the vtec springs, and messing around with that cam chain. The manual is pretty clear on the whole process as well. I did have one problem along the way. I dropped a screw down into my bikes insides. I had to fish it out with my tv antenna and a piece of gum. So, make sure that you have one of those magnetic pens on hand, in case the situation requires it.
So had you two guys already done valve checks on simpler bikes?
I am thinking I would like to try it on something cheap and simple like a SOHC parallel twin before I jump right into honda's most intricate heads.
Yea, I've done old CB750's, KZ1000's, Triumph's Honda 50's, All diffrent kinds of Harleys and a bunch of others at MMI. It's probably not a bad idea to warm up on some easier models.
I went on ahead and performed the VTEC valve check on my bike. All the valves were in spec too. I don't know if the posts have been lost or not. Later, Ian
??? Hey buddy, I don't like the tone of your post ! :goof: just messing Ian ! :D I haven't tackeled mine yet (16k) ! Hey if yours were all good I won't even check mine ! :beer:
I've posted link this in a couple of similar threads recently and I don't even know who to give credit to. :bow:
It's an excellent write-up on the VTEC process, complete with photos and a bill of materials. �I've stocked up and will be doing mine in another month or so. �Aside from the mutliple removal and installation of the cams, I don't think it's really all that much more difficult than my '94 was. �It's just going to be more time consuming, but hey, it's winter anyway!
No, I never tried anything remotely close to this prior to the vtec. Actually, I'v never worked on any other bike other than this one. Well, I have changed the oil in my dirtbike a couple of times. I just went real slow, and read and re-read the directions for every step as I went. I sure was glad that it started back up when the project was completed! I really thought I messed things up at first though... Turns out that somewhere along the line, the kill switch got turned on. Took me about twenty minutes to figure that one out.
Thanks all. I have decided to undertake this maintenance task in late spring (when I get closer to 16K) with Tejas' gracious assistance. Since I've always done my own work, this will be a welcome addition to my personal resume of capabilities.
No, I never tried anything remotely close to this prior to the vtec. Actually, I'v never worked on any other bike other than this one. Well, I have changed the oil in my dirtbike a couple of times. I just went real slow, and read and re-read the directions for every step as I went.
That was the secret to my success with the '94, Ian. �Prepare, organize, slow, patient, careful. �I photographed and labled everything and had keep boxes for the tiny bits. �I also saved the beer for the post-inspection celebration and was careful not to flick cigar ashes down the openings! �I think as a few more folks have a favorable experience with this that maybe the VTEC maintence will lose some mystery and negativity. �C'mon people, this is supposed to be fun! :D
Well, I am not one of the brave. I just took mine in for the first inspection at 31,000 miles and all were in spec. Just a little peace of mind, as it has seen three long track days, not to mention following HS around for the last two years!
OTD price was $335 and they even checked the bike over for other routine items.
I also had the subframe recall done. I noticed be some new parts and bolts back in that area.
I'm too far away from Sacramento for BusyLittleShop to help me if I screw it up...so I'll probably have the guys over at the Honda place do it. I only have covered parking instead of a garage, so I'm limited in how long I can leave a bike discombobulated.
benSV, Jan 6 2005, 11:30 AMSo had you two guys already done valve checks on simpler bikes?
I am thinking I would like to try it on something cheap and simple like a SOHC parallel twin before I jump right into honda's most intricate heads.
Yeah, that's my plan: When I sell my 98 EX500 (liquid-cooled, DOHC // twin) in a few weeks, I'll insist on checking the valve clerance on it, before closing the deal...
I plan to tackle the VTEC valve inspection. The service manual specifies new sealing washers for the four inside bolts of the cam holder. None of the local dealerships have new washers in stock, and they say it is hard to get them. Can they be reused on the cam holder? How many times?
I got kind of lucky. I was servecing my VFR @ local dealer and became friends with one of the mechanics. So he does jobs for me @ his house.He checked valves, changed oil (synth)and brakes adjusted the chain and clean air filter for $80. It was last September and I had 20k he said they were fine. I should check them @ 26k or so.
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