New2meTL88

Took a video of what I believe to be valve clatter, recent timing service done. I heard this before the TB service was done but its alot clearer now that I have a new tensioner. 192k miles 08 type S, I've owned the car for about 1k miles so far and I'm working towards getting it restored.

https://youtu.be/-S8qgWesW80

Any input would be great I'm planning on doing a valve adjustment in 1 week once my valve cover gaskets get here.

LoveMyTL-S

Anyone?

New2meTL88

Got my gaskets and feeler gauges in the mail yesterday so I'm setup for adjustment on Sunday, I'm hoping it helps. I'm at a loss if it's not the cause. I'm also getting a loss of power on acceleration from 15mph+ it's like a flutter, as if a coil is going bad but not throwing a misfire code. I'm leaning towards fuel delivery or spark somewhere for that but I'm stumped at the moment

LoveMyTL-S

Perhaps the vids in this thread will help:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-scans-714317/

Just scroll down to them.

New2meTL88

So your opinion is that the noise in my video is valves? Those were good videos and will definitely help me doing this.

LoveMyTL-S

Not sure if your issue are the valves. Just trying to help since you are doing the valves anyway.

New2meTL88

I appreciate the help, sincerely thank you. I went under and drained my trans fluid and replaced 3 quarts of honda dw1 also changed out a pint of power steering fluid and drained out the gallon of prestone I put in when I did my timing belt and replaced it with honda type 2. While I was under the car I noticed my jpipe has. Large dent in it, almost 3 inch across and an inch deep. This needs r&r asap, would this dent possibly be making the engine act like its fluttering (almost like a misfire) at higher rpm due to obstructed exhaust flow and back pressure? On a different note, when I do my valve adjustment are there any recommended sensors or gaskets I should replace while I have the top end apart? Already have valve cover gaskets along with spark plug o rings. Will post pic of jpipe tomorrow after work.

New2meTL88

Jpipe dent

Denterino

srg818

Spark plugs all tight? Some more than others have a tendency to back out on their own melting things in the process.

New2meTL88

Haven't checked yet, I just did my transmissio pressure switches today and had to hold off on my valve adjustment. I slept in and my wife took it for a drive so it wasnt the "stone cold" needed for an adjustment. Probably going to be 2 weeks out before that now which sucks because loud. After your comment I'm going to check and properly torque all the plugs tomorrow.