hey guys, so first off, i own a 2002 ep3 which I bought back in december of 2009 @ 77k miles. I have changed the oil every 3k miles at a local mechanic shop.

Today, I jump started my brother's car because his civic died, but as I was attaching the jumper cables, i heard a ticking sound in the engine to the left of the headers. The sound isnt low, nor is it high, but it is very noticeable. Everything is stock on my car and I don't have a heavy foot. Anyone else have the same problem or is able to help me out here? I really want to know what it is. Thanks.

 

have you done a valve adjustment yet?

 

no, not yet. I'll check into that first. Thanks for your help.

 

have the same prob with my 02 model. your cam lobes are prob shot man. if you take the valve cover off you will see. this year has soft cam lobe and wear out. i at the point where i need a new head and i replaced my bottom end as well

 

how can you tell if theyre shot or not? like, what should I be looking for? I'll pop my cover off tomorrow to see and I'll report back to this thread but I need to know what I should be looking for. Sorry, im a noob. =D

 

The ticking could also be from the fuel system. Otherwise, check valve clearances. Checked mine at 70k and again at 150k and everything was stool in proper adjustment.