Symptoms of Valve Clearance Problems?

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mjc13<REMOVETHIS> - 23 Jun 2007 09:50 GMT

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."

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High Tech Misfit - 23 Jun 2007 12:48 GMT

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

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.

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mjc13<REMOVETHIS> - 23 Jun 2007 17:13 GMT

>> 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
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> independent mechanic who specializes in import cars. Labor costs will be
> lower.

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

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motsco_ - 23 Jun 2007 14:32 GMT

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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'

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mjc13<REMOVETHIS> - 23 Jun 2007 17:14 GMT

>> 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
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> 'Curly'

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

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