I fixed my valve adjustment, and it worked for a day.....

[LoudAccord]

Today it is stalling again. it was fine yesterday after the valve adjustment. I made sure all of the bolts were tight. What could cause my valves to become unadjusted again? How can I fix this?

Thanks.

[XxXPreludeXxX]

hmm, assuming you did it yourself right?
are you sure its your valves? If yes, then the only thing I can think of is that something is loose (if it worked the 1st day)
re-do 'em and make sure everything is running right. If it is and you still cant figure it out then take it to a dealership and have them tell you whats wrong. Then try fixing it yourself to save some $$

[Roger]

yeah, I think the best way is take your car to the dealer or take your car the shop where you adjust the timing. Cause if you fix it yourself, you may cause some problems you don't know and end up the your lude can't drive aroud. With dearler , they know much better about honda cuase they trained by Honda. So I think you should think about it.

[LoudAccord]

I did it with a friend who has done a lot of valve adjustments before. I did it, then he checked everything to make sure it was ok. everything was tight, I made sure of that. It was perfect the first day, then it just started to do it again. I can try to take it to the honda dealer, but they dont really like my car very much. when I go in, they say "Did you do something to your engine?" So when I explain that it is a lude engine, they give me funny looks. I will see what they say though.

[Flavour]

Originally posted by LoudAccord
I did it with a friend who has done a lot of valve adjustments before. I did it, then he checked everything to make sure it was ok. everything was tight, I made sure of that. It was perfect the first day, then it just started to do it again. I can try to take it to the honda dealer, but they dont really like my car very much. when I go in, they say "Did you do something to your engine?" So when I explain that it is a lude engine, they give me funny looks. I will see what they say though.

dude, the last thing you wanna do is take your lude in an accord to a honda dealer... find a good mechanic! give rick at rt a call (check our affiliates page), i'm sure he would know whats wrong... i'm sure by now he knows as much about the h22 as anyone else in toronto...

[BB1-4WS]

Have you attempted to check for engine codes? Even tho the light might not be on, there might be a stored code.

Check your IAC valve to see if the connection is on good, or refer to the shop manual for the proper procedure. I would suggest cleaning it with TB cleaner if you have a chance. Just make sure to replace the O-rings.