Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › 98 CRV timing belt question › Reply To: 98 CRV timing belt question September 26, 2022 at 7:57 am #1002205 EricTheCarGuyKeymaster Glad to hear it came together. As for the valve adjustment, it takes experience to do it correctly and consistently. For those starting out I recommend going loose over tight. Also, the engine must be cold when you make the adjustments.