clattering noise from what appears to be a stuck valve or lash adjuster. It is somewhat loud at idle but stops on takeoff or under a load. I've put 0W-20 syn. that has helped, but the noise is embaressing.
I have changed the timming belt and tensioner myself and belive I can tear down to the valves but lifting the cam and finding the right mark or posotion scaires me. How hard is this to do and describe for me if you will the adjusting of the lashes.
2006-07-29 07:17:36 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ooo. Just get a new car.
2006-07-29 07:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason it clatters at idle is that the oil pump can't pump enough oil to maintain proper oil pressure due to engine wear in the crank, connecting rods, cam shaft, main bearings, etc.
As soon as the engine speed increases, the oil pump supplies more oil to the engine.
i would consider replacing the oil pump.
First though, try changing oil to a higher viscosity.
Maybe 15W-30.
2006-07-29 08:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many miles on this car.
you maybe tossing good money into something that ,,oh whats going to break next.
replace the engine,
Doing a valve job is not the answer.
2006-07-29 07:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a honda specialist if you have one near you..
get a valve job
2006-07-29 07:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋