troper24996

Tried to search this topic but no exact results..

-I have some pretty noticeable ticking (guessing valves) when the car is stated cold, I can hear it from inside the car.
-Usually I do not notice it after it warms up or under normal driving conditions. When i rev up it becomes louder then goes away until back at idle again

**latley has been very noticable even when engine is warm..IS THIS NORMAL at "58k" miles???

AMUA6

iTrader: (7)

It's because your headlights are tinted Has all the symptoms to make me believe it's the valves, though

01tl4tl

a $5 mechanics stethascope from harbor freight tools or local parts stores will allow you a better diagnosis
if there is clicking and clacking going on thats different from the other valves--they need adjustment!

run 87 octane gas? live in the mountains or other things we need to know?

oil type and weight? normal interval to change?
ever run a cleaner like seafoam in the oil to scour the oil passages,, so the oil pressure can get to the valves faster?

there is a cannister near the firewall that developes ticks too, can replace it if bothersome

bashir212

What is that cannister , I have it too and it goes all through the bottom of the car?

01tl4tl

ck diy iirc its the shunt valve and some type of evap cannister,, that are near the firewall and make a ticking noise--its nothing bad for the part,,but annoying
replace if desired

troper24996

-Only asking bc its going to be at the shop fore tie rods so thanks for the comment "amua6"..
89+ octane, no mountains, guessing lightweight oil, no seafoam

-When i put it into drive ticking gets louder and follows the rpm to about 300 rpm past idle and fades away pas 1 and a half k rpm.

thanks

thelastaspec

This sounds similar to my cars ticking noise...

01tl4tl

quit running 89 and stick to 91 or higher
run seafoam thru the gas tank, 1 can to just under half tank, to clean out residue from lower octane gas left on valves and pistons

that will often cause noises from bad combustion

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

It's probably the purge control solenoid that's ticking. It's attached to the driver's side shock tower. It's known to tick. It's not an issue with it, they're just noisy so no need to replace it unless you're annoyed with the ticking.

thelastaspec

Would its ticking get louder with higher rpm?
I need to hurry up and get some seafoam through...

01tl4tl

thats the part I was thinking of- thanks nsx

Luke7

The fuel injector sometimes clink on my car. Depends on outside temp.

01tl4tl

they always click! open close open close
listen with the stethascope and its a distinct pattern of sound
Each moving part has its own sound, get to know them!