Engine tick - Honda Prelude Forum

ljastangs21 · 01-14-2012, 05:59 PM

Here is what mine sounds like....

Engine ticking noise #1 - YouTube

This started yesterday and I was low on oil. I went to get an oil change today and found I had an oil leak. Got everything fixed up but the tick is still there. One of the mechanics asked me if I wanted to sell the car and said the engine probably only has 6 months max left on it until its done.

Not sure if hes lying or not just so ill sell my car cheap to him but he seems like a decent guy. Ive search around and maybe its my lifters? How much does this cost to fix and is it something I need done asap?

ljastangs21 · 01-16-2012, 02:30 PM

Any help?

zfinatic · 01-16-2012, 04:13 PM

Check oil n valves.

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ljastangs21 · 01-17-2012, 02:06 PM

Okay I will do that. That video is actually not very good. Mine doesnt tick nearly that loud and the tick gets faster while I accelerate. If this helps anyone diagnose my problem that would be awesome.

Thanks

zfinatic · 01-17-2012, 03:14 PM

Pull the VC off n check value clearance. Make sure your oil levels are full.

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DoubleRh22a · 01-19-2012, 08:42 AM

I've had the same problem. I just finished my jdm h22a swap yesterday and have the same problem. My old engine (h22a4) did the same thing and lasted for a looonngg time then a valve went please let me know any info you find out. Ill do the same.

ljastangs21 · 01-20-2012, 10:18 AM

Im really hoping its just a lifter. I have another car and right now I dont have the funds to get this checked out. Im gonna have to wait and see if it lasts until I can have someone look at it.