Hey people, I just purchased a Db1 today for about 800$...it has some issue idk if it's a rod knocking or valve ticking? Here's a video...any help is appreciated..

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/e810c60c.mp4

 

sounds like my motor b4 i had a rod knock on MINE!

 

Sounds like a combination of the too, a really bad rod knock, and rocker arms ticking.

 

Puurs like a kitten!!!! just drive it.... jkjk

Well, the fact that its doing it at idle makes me think valve tick, but at the same time it sounds like rod knock. Does it change at all if u give it a lil gas? Not sayin rev it to the moon but just a lil bit of gas. Usually with rod knock itll go away under accel/load then come back under decel.... but then again if its that bad, it might do it no matter what. You cld also pull the VC and check ur valve clearences, and if u find it great! if not u cld pull the pan and windage tray, and grab/check the rods for play.... cuz if its that loud u should be able to move those rods back and forth.

If its the rods, time for a rebuild
If its the rockers, u might be able to get away with a valve lash, but if the valves are that loose itd run like ****. Worst case for the rockers would be a broken rocker in which case ud have to pull the cams and replace ur rocker/rocker seat.

My guess? id have to say rod bearing/rod knock. good luck and keep us updated

 

 

Damn does that mean a new motor then? :/

 

More than likely seems to be in ur future

 

If I drop in a b17a1...can I drive it for a while without wiring the vtec?

 

not sure actually, dont see why not but it depends on how much ur gonna be driving it?

 

It's just going to be my daily driver to n from work...I have a b17a1 just Layin around..so I won't have to spend much on getting a new swap..

 

If u cld put that in, find an ECU and wire up vtec itd be done. Should be too hard

 

I have an ecu already..p30...but I'm not so good with wirings....n only thing I would be missing is a jump down harness...I just wanna get this thing up n running good!! Well tomorrow I'm going to get the valve adjusted n c what happens from their!!

 

**** man, if u got an ECU then yea.... if u can deal with the check light for awhile until u get the wiring done then i wouldnt even hesitate.

 

Hopefully I'll have time tomorrow!

 

Use a stethiscope, like a long extention or breaker bar, hold it to the block and hold it to your ear, if you hear the knocking loud, then it's the rod. Do the same with the head. But that is more rod knock than anything. Sorry to tell you.

 

Thats a good idea actually, didnt think about that.

 

I'm have to pull the oil pan today n c whats up with the rod

 

Forget taking the car into the shop...I think I'm attempt to do a valve adjustment myself...seems like the only tool I'd really need is the feeler gauge right? N do you guys know the spec of the valve?

Is it intake at .006-007
And Exhaust at .007-008
?

 

I just saw the thread and thats what i was gonna say!!!

 

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/69c1ad14.mp4 update!!! Blown block

 

damn that sux bro...on the other hand looks like you got yourself a winter project to keep ya busy. Good time to do what ya want with the motor.....good luck....

 

Yeah new plans for it now....stock b20 that's gonna be converted to obd0 for now...with a gsr tranny n new clutch..I think ill be set with that for a while

 

Where are you located? I could help your throw that gsr in there and get it running.

 

I'm located in the 209 area...n the only problem with the gsr is that it's in my db2 with a vaccum leak..n an oil leak...I'd have to get the head resurfaced with new head gasket

 

Why would you have to get the head resurfaced and a new hg? The head gasket isn't blown and the car didn't overheat did it?