Giulia Tech CommunityOBD1 Conversion, Adding Vtec circuit to the Mini-me swap So you did a Mini-me, you got the ECU stuff all worked out, and now you want your Vtec. Ok, follow along. First off I guess I should show you want I am doing. The goal here is to simply run
The following picture shows three valves in various states. These valves were taken from a D series Honda engine. The first valve on the left is normal. A light buildup of deposits coats the valve however where the valve meets the seat it is relatively clean and smooth. The middle
Valve Clearance check and adjustment (Check every 15,000 – 30,000 miles) Usually valve trains do not need to be adjusted unless symptoms occur. The easiest way to tell if an adjustment is needed is by listening to the valve train for excessive noise. However, sometimes valves do get tight, if this
Compression check Tools needed: Compression tester Spark plug wrench Stiff wire or string ( for blocking throttle ) Step 1: Disable the ignition and fuel system START WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE!! You will get a false reading on a cold engine. Either remove power to the coil
Idle and Timing check (Honda) This is a relatively easy and important maintenance task. A few simple tools are needed for this such as the timing light and automotive diagnostics analyzer pictured in the left. A socket set it also needed if the timing requires adjustment. I would recommend checking