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Old 07-13-2008, 10:44 AM
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a moderately loud clanking noise seems to be coming from my valves while idle.. its a 93 h22a with 161,000 miles. what do you think i could do? someone told me to add a heavier motor oil to control the noise..idk. any suggestions will help! thanks, jaclyn
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (hazeleyes76)

start with a valve adjustment.
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are the valves adjustable or are they hydraulic/automatic adjusting?
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (hazeleyes76)

adjustable
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (hazeleyes76)

read what i wrote and use critical thinking.

not trying to be an *******, but my post should scream you an answer.
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okay good.
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (98vtec)

im just making sure, douche bag. damn chill out, im obviously asking because i don't know.
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (hazeleyes76)

do you call a teacher a douche bag when they are trying to help you learn something by not simply giving you the answer you want and allowing you to think for yourself?

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i appreciate the help, just not the smart comments.
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Default Re: valves clanking while idle (hazeleyes76)

relax guys.

you can find the procedure for the valve adjustment on here somewhere and its also in your helms if you have one
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