That Clicking Noise...
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That Clicking Noise...
So I've got a 95 Civic, stock except for short ram, and I've got this clicking noise going on. Sounds like a cross between an old school film reel projector and a clicking ball point pen (tikatikatikatikatikatika). I only noticed it while passing a barrier on the highway, and it only occurs when there is heavy load on the engine (trying to accelerate).
I recently rode with a friend and he told me to drive 40mph in 5th gear. Since the motor was working harder to get to a higher mph, the clicking became louder (more noticeable). It also makes the noise when I'm in neutral.
I don't have a tach either, so I don't know if it's only within certain rpms.
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I recently rode with a friend and he told me to drive 40mph in 5th gear. Since the motor was working harder to get to a higher mph, the clicking became louder (more noticeable). It also makes the noise when I'm in neutral.
I don't have a tach either, so I don't know if it's only within certain rpms.
Help!
Thanks
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Sounds like a classic case of spark knock. You may just have purchased some bad gas. Alternatively, check/adjust the ignition timing to spec using a timing gun.
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Re: That Clicking Noise...
I'll look into the valve train. Is that the PCV or another valve?
It shouldn't be the spark plugs because I've replaced them a couple of times within the past couple of years. I've been hearing this noise for a while, so it shouldn't be bad gas...
Injectors, I'm not too sure about. I've been using that STP Fuel Injector cleaner and it should be working... not seeing a huge difference in performance.
What would cause the noise? Hitting a huge pothole? Or is it just because my car's old?
Thanks for the posts guys!
It shouldn't be the spark plugs because I've replaced them a couple of times within the past couple of years. I've been hearing this noise for a while, so it shouldn't be bad gas...
Injectors, I'm not too sure about. I've been using that STP Fuel Injector cleaner and it should be working... not seeing a huge difference in performance.
What would cause the noise? Hitting a huge pothole? Or is it just because my car's old?
Thanks for the posts guys!
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Re: That Clicking Noise...
Spark knock is not caused by bad spark plugs. It's caused by bad gas or misadjusted ignition timing. Try buying your gas at a different gas station and also check the ignition timing with a timing gun.
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