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My prelude 1996. Vtech has a ticking sound coming from the engine head

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Icon6 My prelude 1996. Vtech has a ticking sound coming from the engine head

I recently started my car but it koched out coz there wasn't enough oil in the engine. So I changed the main and rod bearings, oil filter and engine oil coz this was the main problem. However, I also checked my cam and they where ok. But I still have that ticking sound coming from the head. I talked to mecanic who told me that this ticking sound is coused by either the lifters or valves being lose. So now how do I know what's wrong and what do I have to do to solve my auto problem?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Ummmmm.....Welcome to VTECH?!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Default Re: My prelude 1996. Vtech has a ticking sound coming from the engine head

And I thought I cant spell, Yes you need a valve ajustment You can do It your self. It will take you no more then 2 hours Unless you have no idea How to work on cars...
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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^^^ Valve adjustment should do the trick.. another thing that can help is a little thicker oil.. but dont over do it lol
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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I have never adjusted valves before and I would like to do it myself. Can any one that knows tell me how to adjust the valves step by step.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Default Re: My prelude 1996. Vtech has a ticking sound coming from the engine head

Originally Posted by Zukii
I talked to mecanic who told me that this ticking sound is coused by either the lifters or valves being lose.
Well, you don't have any lifters, so a new mechanic might be a good idea.

Use the search feature in the upper right or search on Google and you will find tons of write-ups on how to DIY valve adjustments.
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