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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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I recently took my 96 integra gsr to get the oil changed and asked the guy if he could tell me what this horrible rattiling noise was when i accelerated. He told me it was "Valve Chatter". WTF do i do to fix this????????????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Is it an annoying ticking sound coming from your engine? It could be a sign that you need a valve adjustment.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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THANKS the guy said something about the valve guides or something. SHOULD I JUST BUY NEW VALVES? Or redo the whole valvetrain now cams retainers springs valves cam gears?
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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jus take it somewhere and get a valve adjustment. It might be bent valves dunno but u will find out after the valve adjustment
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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How many miles on your motor?
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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last time i looked 119326!!
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Get a Valve adjustment from reputable shop. It will be around $100.00-200.00
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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200 bucks!? wat the F...no way... 100 is even a little steep...
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b20integrapower &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">200 bucks!? wat the F...no way... 100 is even a little steep...</TD></TR></TABLE>

The acura dealer down the street charges $129.99...

Where are you getting it done for less than $100?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NETAMI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SHOULD I JUST BUY NEW VALVES? Or redo the whole valvetrain now cams retainers springs valves cam gears?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Brand new valves? Try getting an adjustment before you start rebuilding your valvetrain...
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tegrasaur &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The acura dealer down the street charges $129.99...

Where are you getting it done for less than $100?


</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pro Street Imports..65 bucks
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