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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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hey fellas i get a clicking noise from the head only in the morning for about 10 second then it goes away , u think it needs a valve adjustment.?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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In for reply..my **** does the same.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Default Re: clicking noise on morning start up only

my car does this too. i am pretty sure it needs a valve adjustment...just haven't had time to take mine in.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by r33dm0n3y
my car does this too. i am pretty sure it needs a valve adjustment...just haven't had time to take mine in.
Tapping, ticking sound? If so, then yes you most likely need an adjustment.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Default Re: clicking noise on morning start up only

Is the your engine oil low? What type of oil and oil filter are you using?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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good on oil and using 10/40 castrol in a b20b
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Definetely could be your valves....all Honda's I have seen will make a slight ticking noise at cold start-up wait about 2 minutes to warm up and it should go away start with a valve lash adjustment.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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adjusting the valves today.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Keep in mind though that when you first start the car in the morning all of the oil has drained into the oil pan. It will take a few seconds for the oil pump the circulate oil back into the head. Valve adjustment wouldn't hurt though.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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yeah but i think is worse than normal and a adjustment wont hurt
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Does the car have high miles on it?
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