Dear Users
I have a b18c out of a JDM integra type r in my eg civic and it makes a very loud rattling on cold start from the head. It gets quieter as the car heats up although is still there.
I was curious to see if anyone had similar problems and knew what it was and the best way to fix it.

Regards
Jesse

 

 

 

No, there is no codes, i'm going to take the valve cover off this weekend and check the clearance.
I comp tested the engine and it has
cyl 1 - 245
cyl 2 - 245
cyl 3 - 240
cyl 4 - 240
So i'm pretty certain it doesn't have any issues with valves sealing.

 

If it is valve lash does anyone know what sort of feeler gauge I should use for a b18c type r engine?

 

 

Im not sure, ill have to get an oil pressure gauge to see because I have a stock eg dash.

 

Will it destroy the engine if I keep driving it if it has valve lash whilst i wait to fix it? I need the car for work purposes.

 

For those having a similar problem, I found out that it was the distributor making the rattling.

 

 

HonestlyI I have no idea. I have been looking for a second hand one but they are very scarce for these engines.
In the meantime I have been driving the car regularly and it hasn't given me any issues or gotten an louder.

 

You aren't going to fix it by waiting for someone to give you an answer. take the valve cover off and check the valve lash and adjust if necessary. Then see if the sound went away.