Little_yellow

hi guys?
I was having a mild ticking sound coming from my engine (b16a2). my friend suggested me to do a valve balencing. ( I did it in Honda) However after I got the car back. The ticking sounds gets worse.
what can go wrong?

thank you

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

re-check your valve lash again!!! beyond that it could be piston slap but lets hope it's not.

crvtecEG

does the ticking start at a certain rpm then go away at a little higher of a rpm?

imported_alwaysoverkill

i have the same problem, ticks at idle, so let us know the outcome. also how much was the valve lash adjustment and where?

crvtecEG

should be .007" for the intake and .008" for the exhaust.
This is a clearance between the camshaft lobe and the rocker while the cylinder is at TDC.

scott newman

remember, when doing a valve adjustment, they ususally go tight when used, so when adjusting them you will increace the space between the rocker and loeb so the ticking will probably get louder just after the adjustment. The vavle will pound itself into the head getting closer and closer to the cam as a result.

Mr. Death

It could be your injectors.

TheModFather

does it go away when the engine warms up?

LEITNER

ya valve adjustments are supposed to be done when the engine is cold. on a side note i think all b series engines are loud in the top end. i couldnt get the 2.0 to sound quiet.

Gunmetalef

mine as well ticks like a champ.. gotta get that done soon too... i'll et you guys know how it goes