Vtec Kick

I have a ticking after 3k rpm but its only under a load. When the clutch is pushed in i can rev as high as I want and no noise. When I drive it and the clutch is engaged and I hit 3k rpm it ticks. I have d16y5 vtec-e. Any ideas? Been going on for few months. Not getting better or worse and consistently happens at 3k rpm

Vtec Kick

Also has a very choppy idle after i get it past 3k rpm for more than a few seconds. Like if i floor it and then let it idle it runs rough. Usually driving it around for 10min normal makes the rough idle go away

ekblackcoupe

for the ticking problem, sounds like a throw out bearing...

Vtec Kick

as in tranny? cuz just got all that new

Vtec Kick

it is certainly valvetrain. cuz the sound is coming from valvetrain and i cant seem to hear a difference from valve to valve with a stethascope

vartok

do a valve adjustment and see if it helps

Vtec Kick

okay i'll try that when i get it apart in a couple months

vartok

nothing really to take it apart to do it... pull the valve cover off and adjust them... pick up a haynes manual, it has everything in there

Vtec Kick

o i know. I dont need a manual. take it off and put it back on. I have to replace all of the gromets/seals anyways. its easy