Car: 1992 DX Hatch
Motor: JDM GSR with a B16 LSD Tranny

Guys I'm starting to hear noises in my engine that are leading me to believe that it's getting old. There is a lot of ticking going on, and people say it's the injectors, but can they really be that loud? Also, sometimes I'll start it up just to let it run for 20 minutes or so (not driving it during the winter) and when I come outside to shut it off, the engine is running loudly. Sounds like engines do when there isn't enough oil in them. The kind of noise that goes away when you put needed oil in an engine. I always check the oil and it's at a safe level, so I know it's not running low.

Honestly I think that my engine is just getting on in miles/years, so my question is what can be done? People always say get a tune up, but I don't really see how an oil change, (mine has had less than 500 miles since I put new mobil 1 synthetic in it) new plugs and wires, (both of mine have about 4000 miles on them and the wires are Magnecor) and an airfilter can make that much of a difference.

Is there something else I might be able to do to give some lovin to my internals? i've considered running quaker state high mileage oil. Also thought about running that engine goo or whatever it is that makes your car smoke like crazy, but everyone says is really good for your engine.

Or is it just time to start tearing my engine apart and rebuilding it with expensive metal bits? If this is the case, I'll do it because I'd rather do it while it's old and worn out than blown up, ya know? Thanks for your replies.

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Engine is making noises like old cars start to do.
Do injectors really tick that loud?
What can be done aside from a rebuild?
Is it time for a rebuild?

 

Anyone in the Saturday crowd have any ideas or thoughts?

 

When was the last time the valves were adjusted?

EDIT: How many miles are on it??

 

I've never had the valves adjusted and If I had to guess on miles I'd say 50-80 thousand. I got it from hmotorsonline, and I've put about 5000 on it.

 

Adjust your valves, change your oil.

And that's nothing for that motor. It's barely broken in.

 

Lol, 50-80K is high??? hahahahaaaaa i wish ANY of my cars (aside my old 96 Z28 with 62K) had that many miles!!!

 

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And that's nothing for that motor. It's barely broken in.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This should fix your problem, ill almost bet that it will. My B16A2 has 140k on it still running strong.

Take care of your motor and service it when needed and it will last forever

 

Valve adjustment will do wonders for your ears. That motor has many more miles left in it.

 

Thanks a lot fellas. Glad that I asked and I'll be sure to do the valve adjustment.