1999 Honda Civic Engine Valve Adjustment

1999 HONDA CIVIC
236,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ERIC02
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I have a honda civic that i just put a new rebuilt head on. I've adjusted all the valves except for one of the intake valves on the no. 1 cylinder. The screw to adjust the clearance is maxed out but it needs to be looser to have the right clearance. What could be the problem here?
Aug 2, 2008 at 7:33 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi eric02,

The threads are too tight due to sludge or overtightening of the lock nut.
Aug 6, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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ERIC02
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thanks for the help KHlow. i was actually able to discover the problem right after i posted. i bought the head as a rebuild and whoever assembled it put one of the lifter guides on the wrong side of a tab sticking out so it was stuck.
Aug 6, 2008 at 7:03 AM
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