loud clatter in head and uneven idle
12-18-2006, 08:34 PM
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loud clatter in head and uneven idle
ok ill try to keep this short i have aloud clatter in the head only when i rev the motor and when the motor warms up the idle jumps up and down and here comes the story of the car its a 97 civic dx a woman had it before me had 4 dui/dwi wreaks in it it sat in a feild for 4 years i bought it for $400. ive gotten the body straight now bought a body kit for it.now if i can get the motor straighten out id be happy..p.s. it has 130k miles on it thanks for ur help..merry christmas
12-19-2006, 01:48 AM
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Intake = .007"-.009"
Exhaust = .009"-.011"
Factory repair manuals; http://redpepperracing.com/technical/main.php
Exhaust = .009"-.011"
Factory repair manuals; http://redpepperracing.com/technical/main.php
12-19-2006, 07:28 PM
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Also i would check the timing to make sure that the crank is in time with the cam. That was my problem. fixed it and all was better. Did a compresion test everything was ok.
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12-19-2006, 07:59 PM
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update i just got done lashing the valves and i decided to move the timing a bit with the dustrib it sounds alot better at idle and mid but at higher rev it sounds like a rod in the head it used to sound like a bunch of monkeys hiting cymbls now it just sounds like one big monkey..im thinking mabye timing jumped a tooth tell me what you think plz
12-19-2006, 09:11 PM
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Re: (GODSPEED33)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GODSPEED33 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">update i just got done lashing the valves and i decided to move the timing a bit with the dustrib it sounds alot better at idle and mid but at higher rev it sounds like a rod in the head it used to sound like a bunch of monkeys hiting cymbls now it just sounds like one big monkey..im thinking mabye timing jumped a tooth tell me what you think plz</TD></TR></TABLE>
"It sounds like a bunch of garbage men playing cards"
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.
"It sounds like a bunch of garbage men playing cards"
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.
12-19-2006, 11:37 PM
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Re: (full Circling)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by full Circling »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"It sounds like a bunch of garbage men playing cards"
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
*chuckle*
OP: You check the LMA's too?
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
*chuckle*
OP: You check the LMA's too?
12-20-2006, 09:47 AM
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well if i was trying to trouble shoot...i would make sure the timing is set to spec first and go from there. any loss of power?
"i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them. "
oh man are you missing out! haha thats funny stuff.
"i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them. "
oh man are you missing out! haha thats funny stuff.
12-20-2006, 11:44 AM
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Cymbal. With an "a". Sorry, been playing drums for almost 20 years and it's a pet peave. 
Set your crank pulley to TDC on the #1 cylinder (use the like I gave you) and make sure that the cam gear is lined up at TDC too.
edit:
Forgot the engine was a D15.
Modified by 91SiZ6 at 1:40 PM 12/20/2006
Set your crank pulley to TDC on the #1 cylinder (use the like I gave you) and make sure that the cam gear is lined up at TDC too.
edit:
Forgot the engine was a D15.
Modified by 91SiZ6 at 1:40 PM 12/20/2006
12-20-2006, 03:02 PM
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ya im leaning to timing or piston slap this weekend ill do the timing belt thing i have a buddy comming over to hear it ...lol im leaning twards an engine swap i just dont wana keep dishing out so much money when i coulda just do a swap..i really wana thank u guys/gals for the replys i love this site!!!
12-21-2006, 05:52 PM
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UPDATE!!welp i checked the timing it was perfect lol how i have another problem earlier i was reving the motor and it squeeled and died i was thinking maybe it was the compresser from the air cond.. but when i tried to start it harldy wanted to start it still has the loud clatter so im lost let me know wut ya think ..
12-22-2006, 08:01 PM
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welp i reajusted the valves again and clatter is gone now it sounds like a rod and my comperssion is #1 160 #2 140 #3 160 #4 160....OOOO by the way i wanted to thank u 91SiZ6 for all ur replys i really do appreciate it..ps it dosnt smoke one bit this engine is one real weird case
12-22-2006, 11:00 PM
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Re: (full Circling)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by full Circling »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
"It sounds like a bunch of garbage men playing cards"
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Can I quote you on that? God, I laughed so hard after reading that!
"It sounds like a bunch of garbage men playing cards"
what in the hell kind of sound is that? you're gonna need to describe your sounds better, man. relate the sound to something i've actually heard before. i've heard a lot of things, but numerous monkeys playing cymbols isn't one of them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Can I quote you on that? God, I laughed so hard after reading that!
12-26-2006, 08:34 PM
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after ajusting the valves i think i have a rod knocking 
so im off to go fing me a vtech any sugestions on witch one its going in a 97 dx 2 door
so im off to go fing me a vtech any sugestions on witch one its going in a 97 dx 2 door
12-26-2006, 09:18 PM
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Re: (GODSPEED33)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GODSPEED33 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">after ajusting the valves i think i have a rod knocking so im off to go fing me a vtech any sugestions on witch one its going in a 97 dx 2 door</TD></TR></TABLE>
What? Dude, a "vtech" is not going to help you fix a spun rod bearing. I'm confused.
so im off to go fing me a vtech any sugestions on witch one its going in a 97 dx 2 door</TD></TR></TABLE>What? Dude, a "vtech" is not going to help you fix a spun rod bearing. I'm confused.
12-26-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: (GODSPEED33)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GODSPEED33 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i ment an engine swap </TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.hmotorsonline.com
If it's a SOHC you're looking for the JDM D15B VTEC motor can be had for cheap.
</TD></TR></TABLE>http://www.hmotorsonline.com
If it's a SOHC you're looking for the JDM D15B VTEC motor can be had for cheap.
