CU2 40k service

[08r3308]

40k service at Honda dealers includes (or supposedly if for $500+) tappets / valve clearance adjustment, that's where the extra $$$ quote goes to.

yes correct but i was advised by honda they will only do it if needed but either way still charge you for it , also after speaking to few mechanics they would want the car for whole day so they can adjust while cold, honda never mentioned this.

[BigBen]

I did the 40k service on the weekend, takes about an hour to adjust and check the clearance of the valves. Dead easy to do but the engine needs to be dead cold. All the valves were within specs but i was pedantic and made sure that they are not tight.
The 0w-20 Amsoil has really kept the engine spotlessly clean, I should have taken a photo of the inside.
Did the tranny and oil change at the same time.

[andyn]

u guys know a place that can do the valve clearances in sydney?

[philip_pc]

im curious too, seeing every dealer you call they all say "YOU DON'T NEED TO DO THEM, THERE ARE NO VALVES TO BE ADJUSTED"
Called the dealers once and they quoted me $200, but want to see if anyone knows of a trustworthy mechanic who is able to do them properly, don't really like servicing at the dealers