Well, I just did a mini me into my civic. It starts, but there is a loud clicking noise coming from the motor. The more gas the louder it gets. What can be causing this? Valves adjustment? But I didn't even touch the head internals. Just slap the head on. B7 wasn't clicking before. Can it be lack of oil to the head? Bad oil pump? Any suggestions will help.

 

does the ticking get more rapid when you rev it? I would say valve adjustment. Youd don't need to have to touch the valves, it just happens over time.

 

Adjust your valves. It isn't hard at all. Check your oil level. It probably just needs a valve adjustment.

 

alright. I try to adjust the valves. just need to find some time. By the way. Is z6 and y8 valves adjustment the same or different. If it is different can someone give the the valve lash for the z6.

 

adjust them when your engine is cold.

For a Z6

Intake: .18-.22mm (.007-.009in)
Exhaust: .23-.27mm (.009-.011in)

 

I figure what was causing the clickong noise. It was nothing wrong with the valves. It was the camshaft. One of the lobe of the camshaft broke so it was causing the clicking noise. I dont know how it broke but it broke. Well thanks all of you for helping out.