I got a 98 w/ 1.6L VTEC with about 90k. When she's idling, there is a ticking coming from the motor? Does anyone know what this is?

 

Sound like its coming from the head? If so, probably time for a valve adjustment

 

ITS A BOMB!!! but seriously, its probably the "honda tick", mine ticks, i just havent got around to getting it fixed haha. just go talk to ur honda stealership.. euh.. dealershipabout that

and they should fix it hassle free...

 

It's quite simple to adjust the "valve lash" yourself. They used to have instructions in the owner's manual. Any decent third-party mechanic could do it as well. You are kind of overdue for a timing belt change if you haven't done that yet either.

 

Well, he said 90k miles... im guessing that it could be a simple as the water pump. Which means hes due for his tune up.

 

Well, he said 90k miles... im guessing that it could be a simple as the water pump. Which means hes due for his tune up.

 

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

 

Honda could fix the tick for free? would u just go to any Honda dealership and ask to fix it? I feel lame for asking but do u go into like the showroom and ask a salesman or to the garage ? sorry

 

no, honda won't fix it for free, unless it were under warranty of course...

also, its hard to put sarcasm into writing.

 

so i just gotta live w/ it or replace the timing belt?