engine noise
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FIGHT4MYACCORD
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My car also does this same thing. I been looking for the source for a very long time. but my car is v6 accord.
So-Cal98'
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OR... it could be an alternator bearing. Mine made a scary knock like that too (v6 tho) and it ended up being a bad alternator. Go get it checked just in case..
Start with the cheap chit first
Start with the cheap chit first
You may be able to eliminate the engine bearings with the following test:
You'll need a buddy;
Jack up the car to get to the crank pully so you can turn the engine over by hand.
Remove the spark plugs.
Put a nice clean wooden stick in the spark plug holes and find the top of the pistons.
Have your buddy turn the engine slowly forward while you gently hold the stick on top of the pistons.
If you have a bearing failure, you will feel something as the piston goes past TDC.
Do this on all 4 pistons.
Lets hope these are fine and it's just something wrong with the VTEC gear - more likely
You'll need a buddy;
Jack up the car to get to the crank pully so you can turn the engine over by hand.
Remove the spark plugs.
Put a nice clean wooden stick in the spark plug holes and find the top of the pistons.
Have your buddy turn the engine slowly forward while you gently hold the stick on top of the pistons.
If you have a bearing failure, you will feel something as the piston goes past TDC.
Do this on all 4 pistons.
Lets hope these are fine and it's just something wrong with the VTEC gear - more likely
