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What torque did you use on the valve caps (8mm bolts)? I think they should be 10-12 N.m but the manual doesn't specify this.
 
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i just lightly tighten with 1/4 drive wrench, all you need is snug, if you crank it down too much you will flaten the oring or warp the cover and make it leak
 
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i just lightly tighten with 1/4 drive wrench, all you need is snug, if you crank it down too much you will flaten the oring or warp the cover and make it leak
Thanks! Will try likely tonight. Since this cap isn't holding much oil pressure (if any at all), snug will be fine!
 
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What torque did you use on the valve caps (8mm bolts)? I think they should be 10-12 N.m but the manual doesn't specify this.
Tight. Like @jwfirebird said.
You start using Honda torque specs and you'll have broken bolts.
 
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Thank you guys for all this great info. I just completed my first valve clearance check and I am glad I did it. All four valves were out of spec (too loose by .002 on the intake and 0.004(!) on the exhaust, couldn't believe it so I checked and rechecked, turned the CS one more turn and re-re-checked). Brought them all to spec and the engine runs smooth. Can't wait to test drive it.
 
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What torque did you use on the valve caps (8mm bolts)? I think they should be 10-12 N.m but the manual doesn't specify this.
I use the wrist torque wrench and anti seize.
 
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I use the wrist torque wrench and anti seize.
Thanks... You really poked at my OCD and I just had to remove and antiseize the bolts... I did the exhaust tip bolts the day I got it...
 
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Awesome guide... my dealer never said a word about this yesterday when i bought my P-700-4. Hadnt looked in the manual yet either. He went over the break in period and oil change but that was it. Glad i stumbled across this.
 
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Awesome guide... my dealer never said a word about this yesterday when i bought my P-700-4. Hadnt looked in the manual yet either. He went over the break in period and oil change but that was it. Glad i stumbled across this.
Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas! Keep reading and you'll find more interesting facts.
 
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Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas! Keep reading and you'll find more interesting facts.
Thanks! I am from Southeast Texas. I sure have been, lots of good info on here.
 
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take a look at your front wheels alot of people have found the toe way off too, mine was a few inches instead of the quarter to an eight it should be. super easy though on these just back the nut off the adjuster off the tie rod, just threads in or out
 
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I just adjusted mine at 672 miles, the exhaust valves were on the money but the intake valves were loose. I used a torque wrench and a 10mm crows foot to torque mine down.

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What torque did you use? Hopefully you compensated for the crows foot, which throws the torque reading off.
I backed it to 11ft pounds. I knew there would be some difference by using the crows foot but didn’t want the chance of the tappet moving while torquing with a socket. The research I did suggested that as long as the crows foot is at 90 degrees there would only be minimal discrepancy. I also checked the lock nut with a wrench afterwards.
 
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I just finished checking the clearance of the intake and exhaust valves.
The intake clearance on the lifters were good at 0.006" but the exhaust was about 0.009".
After adjusting the exhaust to 0.013" and then starting the engine (after bolting all covers back on) I now have slight ticking noise coming from the exhaust.
I made sure it was little bit of grab as the 0.013" gauge slid through the gap.
I don't know if I should go back and check it again.
 
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I just finished checking the clearance of the intake and exhaust valves.
The intake clearance on the lifters were good at 0.006" but the exhaust was about 0.009".
After adjusting the exhaust to 0.013" and then starting the engine (after bolting all covers back on) I now have slight ticking noise coming from the exhaust.
I made sure it was little bit of grab as the 0.013" gauge slid through the gap.
I don't know if I should go back and check it again.
I would say recheck it just for peace of mind, but there will be a light tapping when properly adjusted. Just make sure it's at room temp when you recheck.
 
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I would say recheck it just for peace of mind, but there will be a light tapping when properly adjusted. Just make sure it's at room temp when you recheck.
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Rechecked and I believe it looks good. The confusion for me when using the clearance gauges is inserting it in the gap and then moving around. Adjust when gauge is in the gap. When inserting and removing the gauge interferes a little with the housing causing a false reading.
 
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Rechecked and I believe it looks good. The confusion for me when using the clearance gauges is inserting it in the gap and then moving around. Adjust when gauge is in the gap. When inserting and removing the gauge interferes a little with the housing causing a false reading.
Once in the gap you can adjust the valve tappet but keep in mind it won’t take much at all to get within spec. You only want to feel a little resistance.
 
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