ragged/ticking engine noise - mp3 recording available, please help
 

Hey guys,

I just got a used 97 ex sedan 5spd w/ abt 90k miles on it and the noise coming from under the hood is not very civic-like.
I know this b/c I used to have a 97 civic lx sedan auto w/ abt 97k miles that I crashed and the engine noise was much more smooth and high pitched and completely awesome sounding. my new car does not at all sound like this.

So if u guys could listen to the mp3 and let me know what the problem is, that'd be great.

and I JUST had the exhaust manifold replaced, so it sounds better than before, but still.. its not great. plus the car is completely stock.

the mp3 can be downloaded from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q9JQ9JJ4 or here.
its 1.73 mb, lasts 45 seconds and is very good quality (320kbps).
if you dont know how to use megaupload its very easy, just type in the 3 letter password which is given into the text box and then u'll have to wait 45 seconds to download.

THANKS guys, your help is much appreciated.

RE: ragged/ticking engine noise - mp3 recording available, please help
 

please keep it to one thread, I am helping you in the other one

RE: ragged/ticking engine noise - mp3 recording available, please help
 

well i wanted a few more replies so i posted there.
valves also? exhaust....
what abt timing belt? i think i might need to get that replaced too.

well im gnna take it to my local honda this weekend and then to my mechanic and see what happens.

thanks marty for ur help!

RE: ragged/ticking engine noise - mp3 recording available, please help
 

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