Hello,

I currently own a 1994 Honda Accord vTEC 4 cyl 4 door with a F22b 2.2L engine... automatic...

I have noticed for quite some time now a ticking during idle coming from what sounds like the header area but probably the block area. The tick has gotten much louder during the past 2 weeks. I notice the tick especially at startup idle, it's less obvious but can be heard when idling at a stoplight. I can also hear the ticking increase in speed sometimes at startup when I accelerate from stop.

I have over 160k miles now and my guess would be something with the valves... valve lifters.. springs... whatever.

Your guess is as good as mine, but if someone can help please tell me what the problem might be and how I go about fixing it -- or even, how can I open the head to check the lifters for damage or adjustment? Anyone have any links?

 

Valve adjustment. Just do it.

 

cool i was hoping it would be something as simple as that... but how do i go about doing a valve adjustment, and what tools will i need? i'm pretty sure i've watched someone do one before and they had a specific tool for this job...

 

Personally, I don't recommend valve adjustments for a couple of reasons. The F22 uses solid lifters and some noise when cold and tolerances are maximum, is normal. A valve adjustment may not completely eliminate the noise. Furthermore, a misadjustment could lead to a burnt valve (too tight lash adjustment). It's your call.

 

Well the thing is I can tell the noise is louder than it should be, I've had the car for two summers and two winters now and previous winters it was nothing like this and the tick has only gotten louder... although I'm pretty sure I can tell it's coming from just one lifter which I guess I should hope cause that's all I'll need to replace then.

thanks for your help guys

 

Isn't valve adjustment a scheduled maintenance item? Incorrect adjustment can lead to burned valves, but that's true for leaving them alone as well as adjusting them wrong. If you're worried about doing it wrong, take it to a dealer or mechanic.

 

Isn't valve adjustment a scheduled maintenance item?>>>

Not so much now as it was years ago. My sister had to have them adjusted every 15k miles or so on her 81 Civic wagon.

Incorrect adjustment can lead to burned valves, but that's true for leaving them alone>>>

Having 'loose' valves is much better than having too tight a lash adjustment.





e as well as adjusting them wrong. If you're worried about doing it wrong, take it to a dealer or mechanic.

 

ok last question heh

how much can i expect the average dealer to charge me for an adjustment? i'm not within contact range of anybody i'd trust to work on my car right now, but what is the average prices where you are at?