Mr.DC2TurBo

Here's my setup:

b18b stock motor with 440cc injectors (afc hack) and rev hard turbo kit.

Problem:
Makes ticking

What can this be??


Modified by Mr.DC2TurBo at 8:30 PM 10/7/2003

mskibbz-T

My car ticks like a ************ ever since I went turbo... I think my 680cc and whatnot are making all the racket, since my valves are adjusted properly.

sneakypete

The ticking noise could be your injectors when they are firing. When my car is idling you can hear the injectors firing causing the ticking noise. If the ticking is real loud it could be your valves. When was the last time you had your valves adjusted?

bottlefedb18c1

it could just the a cross between the injectors and valves

Mr.DC2TurBo

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sneakypete &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The ticking noise could be your injectors when they are firing. When my car is idling you can hear the injectors firing causing the ticking noise. If the ticking is real loud it could be your valves. When was the last time you had your valves adjusted?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can hear it the most once you start driving in each gear. I never had my valve adjusted since I put in the turbo (car has 20K Miles and about 2K on turbo). If the noise is from the valve, is it b/c it's bend and if so is that expensive to fix? I have 440cc injectors and I haven't heard this noise until a few days ago. thanks for everyone's info. Keep it coming

slooogsr

i know this has been posted before cuz someone told me to try this test...............

use a long screwdriver and put it on the valve cover with your ear up to the handle part and listen for the ticking........... then put it on an injector........... ive noticed the ticking is much much louder on the injector...........

Mr.DC2TurBo

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sloorex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know this has been posted before cuz someone told me to try this test...............

use a long screwdriver and put it on the valve cover with your ear up to the handle part and listen for the ticking........... then put it on an injector........... ive noticed the ticking is much much louder on the injector...........</TD></TR></TABLE>

But can u hear the injectors and valve while you are driving?

bottlefedb18c1

no matter how perfict your valve ajustment is you are going to hear noise

there is always a little bit of noise that i have notices you are probly hearing everything working

if it is that minimal dont worry about it

Mr.DC2TurBo

Naw, its soft at idle, but once u start driving, you can hear that thing.. tick tick tick.. if you have the stereo off, you can hear it quite clearly. I'm getting my valves checked tomorrow but just wanted to see if anyone had this problem before.


Modified by Mr.DC2TurBo at 8:31 PM 10/7/2003

drvfast

Most Bseries motors have the tick to them. Do a valve adjustment it will help. My friend just got the new honda tuning magazine and they were saying to get rid of the bseries tick is re torque the head down. i don't know if this will work.

bottlefedb18c1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.DC2TurBo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Naw, its soft at idle, but once u start driving, you can hear that thing.. tick tick tick.. if you have the stereo off, you can hear it quite clearly. I'm getting my valves checked tomorrow but just wanted to see if anyone had this problem before. My shop says he believes it's my bearing but for sure I'm getting my valves adjusted tomorrow ($150). I hope it's just the valves not adjusted and not a bent valve. What happens if the valves are bent?</TD></TR></TABLE>

$150 thats a little bit expensive we do it for like $50 with a OEM gasket

Mr.DC2TurBo

thats wat I thought but I have been taking my **** to them all the time and if anything goes wrong with the stuff that they fix or install it's free to repair.

bottlefedb18c1

thats good that they take care of you but any good shop should do that for a customer

but if that is where you are going to tkae it then thats good your trust them and see how it works out from there

mskibbz-T

How difficult is it to do a valve adjustment on an LS head? I've never done any work on my engine, just electrical, bolt ons, suspension, etc.. With a Helms and a couple tools is there a great probability that I can teach myself without breaking anything?

TravSi

mine does the same thing....ever sine i put the after market springs and cam in the head is really loud, i figure its just the bigger cam with stiffer springs causing the valve train to run loud....but i doubt u have to much to worry about hondas all have that noise mine did stock but its louder with the aftermarket parts....

bottlefedb18c1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mskibbz-T &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How difficult is it to do a valve adjustment on an LS head? I've never done any work on my engine, just electrical, bolt ons, suspension, etc.. With a Helms and a couple tools is there a great probability that I can teach myself without breaking anything?
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i know on the vtec heads there is a special tool that holds the flat head while you turn the lock nut off but you can get away without using it

Mr.DC2TurBo

damn, I just had my valves adjust and still the same problem...


Modified by Mr.DC2TurBo at 8:31 PM 10/7/2003