DIY tappet adjustment

[ECU-MAN]

not after 22000kms,, they will last over 80000 KM easy

[riruiz_88]

so i just gotta be careful when prying off the valve cover, as to not damage/cut the gasket?
also the mechanic that replaced the valve cover gasket, used liquid gasket all the way around the gasket. is this need?

[Sir_vtec]

You will need to apply gasket goo around the corners especially where the cam seal is and around the dizzy area as those tend to leak easy.

Gasket goo from supercheap or any auto shop.

[riruiz_88]

sweet thanks mate. i got Permatex Ultra Grey. i got a new cam plug aswell, seeing as its leaking again from when i tried to fix last time.

[beeza]

The old gasket sealant will just pull off easily.Wipe it/clean it up with a rag and apply the new gasket sealant.Then tighten the valve cover bolts in the correct order.Just google an image search.

[riruiz_88]

i have the workshop manual for the EG, all good. nice to help other but, cheers for that.

[beeza]

Good good

[CIV-18C]

http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/automotiv...tech_guide.htm


you mean B16A2

link doesn't work anymore =(

Anybody got the specs for it, to post up?

Also, what are the HOT and COLD specs?

thanks

[ECU-MAN]

there are no hot specs, if you read the first page you will see it stats they must be done cold.

Ill see if I can fix the links

[CIV-18C]

there are no hot specs, if you read the first page you will see it stats they must be done cold.

Ill see if I can fix the links

Thanks for that.

I've used the cold specs stated for DOHC B Series engines throughout the thread.

[beeza]

That`s it then mate,cause there are no hot OR cold specs,just specs.And you do it when the engine is cold.

[CIV-18C]

That`s it then mate,cause there are no hot OR cold specs,just specs.And you do it when the engine is cold.

Thanks matey

Done and done.
Engine was left overnight. lol