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PhAtXSuMo · 04-21-2008, 12:29 PM

i had this problem since friday i shifted at 4,000 RPMS and i heared a very very strange noise, it was really loud and had a deep screeching sound.

Now there is a ticking noise coming from the front of the valve cover.

Today i just took off the valve cover and checked it. My auto teacher said that theres no slack on the tensioner and thats whats causing the ticking noise.

I heared from a friend that this is a common thing for KA's, with the timing belt.

anyone know how to fix the problem or give me some info on this?

thanks again
-Paul

verge513 · 04-21-2008, 02:59 PM

well theres no timing belt just a chain...and there shouldnt be any slack ...if there was slack then its not doing its job..check to see if anything is worn real bad..grovves so on.. how miles on the engine? this problem usually starts around 80 to 100K

PhAtXSuMo · 04-21-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by verge513

well theres no timing belt just a chain...and there shouldnt be any slack ...if there was slack then its not doing its job..check to see if anything is worn real bad..grovves so on.. how miles on the engine? this problem usually starts around 80 to 100K

yes i know its not a belt... its a chain...

well thats the problem as well the car i bought had a rebuilt engine, and engine currently has close to 27,000 milse on it

i just wanna know how to fix it.

verge513 · 04-25-2008, 06:00 AM

hmm...well sometimes you just gatta put up with noises our cars make. record it or somthing so we can hear it..maybe the timing components werent replaced

04-21-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
PhAtXSuMo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal//Anaheim Hills Age: 30 Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: PhAtXSuMo Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Tensioner Loose? i had this problem since friday i shifted at 4,000 RPMS and i heared a very very strange noise, it was really loud and had a deep screeching sound. Now there is a ticking noise coming from the front of the valve cover. Today i just took off the valve cover and checked it. My auto teacher said that theres no slack on the tensioner and thats whats causing the ticking noise. I heared from a friend that this is a common thing for KA's, with the timing belt. anyone know how to fix the problem or give me some info on this? thanks again -Paul __________________ 1993 Honda Accord EX - Sold 1991 Nissan 240SX LE - Sold 2000 Honda S2000 SuMo Review http://phatxsumo.mybrute.com Pupil Me

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04-21-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
verge513 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: memphis tn Age: 34 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well theres no timing belt just a chain...and there shouldnt be any slack ...if there was slack then its not doing its job..check to see if anything is worn real bad..grovves so on.. how miles on the engine? this problem usually starts around 80 to 100K

04-25-2008, 06:00 AM	#4
verge513 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: memphis tn Age: 34 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm...well sometimes you just gatta put up with noises our cars make. record it or somthing so we can hear it..maybe the timing components werent replaced