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Valve Clearance

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application In. (mm)
Integra (2)
B18B1 Engine
Intake .003-.005 (.08-.12)
Exhaust .006-.008 (.16-.20)
B18C1 & B18C5 Engines
Intake .006-.007 (.15-.19)
Exhaust .007-.008 (.17-.21)
MDX
Intake .008-.009 (0.20-0.24)
Exhaust .011-.013 (0.28-0.32)
3.2CL & 3.2TL
Intake .008-.009 (.20-.24)
Exhaust .011-.013 (.28-.34)
3.5RL (3)
(1) Adjust valves when engine is cold.
(2) Measure between camshaft and rocker arm.
(3) Equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is necessary.