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Old 03-19-2011, 05:01 PM
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Default 2007 Civic Hybrid Head JOB, Burn Exhaust Valve

hello. let me introduce my self.

my name is Raul. I'm from San Diego, California

I purchase a Civic Hybrid and I'm not happy with it.

its been 132k miles and still get about 36-38 MPG. and i drive like Gram-pa.

Just recently. i change the Exhaust valve. it had a Hole on the #2 Cylinder Valves.


I just got my Software Updated Today. and i have not fully tested it.. I will keep you guys update any improvement on my Car.


Also my Grammer and spelling suck. please fell free to see "What??


By the way. What kind of battery can i install on my Hyrid? will the 2009 or new Civic batter pack work for my car? or is there Modfication i could do?
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:52 PM
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Default Re: 2007 Civic Hybrid Head JOB, Burn Exhaust Valve

Thanks for the excellent pictures and letting us know about this problem. First valve issue that I am aware of? Hope your FE improves. I am sure it will. Did you purchase from a Dealer? Looks like something dropped into the top end if that is possible? H
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Old 03-21-2011, 04:04 AM
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Default Re: 2007 Civic Hybrid Head JOB, Burn Exhaust Valve

Indeed it does and looks like that valve was running like that for quite some time according to the erosion around the hole. I'd say there was a small crack in the valve and it eventually became that ugly hole after a few thousand miles. With over 2k moving parts, something's gotta give eventually. Sorry yours was only at 132k miles though =(

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Old 03-21-2011, 09:01 AM
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Default Re: 2007 Civic Hybrid Head JOB, Burn Exhaust Valve

MPG dint improve... i still get 34-36 MPG..

I adjusted the Valve Factory Spec. but i still hear Valve Clicking. not loud like it used to. but still clicking..

is this normal?
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Old 03-21-2011, 09:07 AM
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Default Re: 2007 Civic Hybrid Head JOB, Burn Exhaust Valve

Jamchel, i also notice when i try to adjust by valve, that when i follow the Valve adjustment instruction it seems like the valve still open.

Example.

I put the camshaft to #3 mark on TOP of the cam case, i notice that Rocker ARM still move very slightly.

I know that both Exhaust/Intake Valve has to be Fully close with the Rocker arm Fully LIFTED. me following the instruction will not allow me to put the Rocker arm fully LIFTED/

What i did is. I just keep turning the Engine Until i see both Rocker ARM Lifted and not moving when i slightly move camshaft. and when i see the Valve Spring has no Compression. and then I do the Adjustment on the valve

Will this work? it seems like it does.

Please Education me

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