I just started my car and this ticking sound camr form the head! could it mean i need to adjust my values? Thanx

 

my d16 does the same thing, i think it's normal.

 

possibly, but the lost motion assemblies make noise as well. the LMA's take up the slack from the vtec lobes and keep them quiet. that is normal.

 

could be your injectors

 

every honda ive owned ticks even after adjusting the valves lol i think its just me though

 

I think it also depends on the viscosity of the oil you use. Lighter oil will make your valves tick a bit louder than heavier viscosity oil.

Adjust your valves to the tighter end of specs.

 

Thanx alot for all the information

 

im surprised nobody mentioned the fuel injectors...its probably the fuel injectors..

mike

 

oh yea, this is normal too

mike

 

I've done just about everything but replace the LMA's or Injetcors and can't get my ticking sound to go away.

It only does it at 50%+ throttle while the car is warming up.

 

keepem comin! thanx

 

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Well as we know metal expands under heat so yes when your car is warming up it does make a ticking noise due to the excessive valve lash

 

my car always does it. it gets pretty loud after I race it. doesn't seem like a problem.