Engine is ticking....
 

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?

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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... :D

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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.

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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.

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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.

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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

also, its hard to put sarcasm into writing.

RE: Engine is ticking....
 

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