1998 Acura TL 3.2 knocking noise - Honda-Acura.net

contij · 02-19-03, 02:42 PM

I just bought a 1998 TL 3.2 with 48000 miles.

Noticed recently when starting up in AM, hear a knocking noise like a diesel. Quiets down after warm up of 5 minutes or so, then I can't hear it at all. Never heard this before I had a mechanic change the oil, some one told me only the OEM filter should be used.

Mechanic did plugs, cleaned throttle body and changed all fluids.
Said the valves on this motor are self adjusting.

Car looks like it was taken care of, but who knows.

Any ideas, I've got 45 days left of the used car warranty.

Thanks

Jc

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**AcuraTL** · 02-20-03, 12:42 AM

Is it a loud knock only when you crank the engine? If it is, then it might be the motor mount.

contij · 02-20-03, 06:43 AM

Further investigation: mechanic said it sounds like a lifter or rocker arm. It's more a tapping, and it's there all the time now.
I bet the dealer put slick 50 in to sell the car off the lot, had a bad feeling about this dealer, no wonder I got the car for 14,000.

Any idea how much headwork goes for on the 3.2 ?

Uggh

98CoupeV6 · 02-20-03, 11:58 PM

Might be the EGR. My Accord made similiar noises when its EGR went bad.

AcuraFanatic · 02-26-03, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
Might be the EGR. My Accord made similiar noises when its EGR went bad.

My Accord always makes ticking noises too...especially when cold. How much is the EGR to replace?

02-20-03, 12:42 AM	#2
AcuraTL Lord Vader Moderator Join Date: May 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,457	Is it a loud knock only when you crank the engine? If it is, then it might be the motor mount. __________________ Honda-Acura.net Vigor/TL/CL Forum Moderator. Comptech Icebox, Headers, Exhaust, Lowering Springs and Sway Bars. Mugen front grille. Inspire tailamps. MOMO Sport 18 X 7.5 +42 offset. Axxis Metal Master front/rear pad. 2 Polk/MOMO 10" subs, Orion Xtreme 500.4 amplifier and Alpine CD changer.

02-20-03, 11:58 PM	#4
98CoupeV6 lots and lots of fail Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit Posts: 23,000	Might be the EGR. My Accord made similiar noises when its EGR went bad. __________________ 2003 San Marino Red Accord Coupe EX-V6 6MT IMM244k miles www.lemons300zx.blogspot.com

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02-20-03, 06:43 AM	#3
contij Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: new york Posts: 2	Further investigation: mechanic said it sounds like a lifter or rocker arm. It's more a tapping, and it's there all the time now. I bet the dealer put slick 50 in to sell the car off the lot, had a bad feeling about this dealer, no wonder I got the car for 14,000. Any idea how much headwork goes for on the 3.2 ? Uggh