Noise under valve cover

[EnjoiPugs]

If you read my other thread you know that I had no oil pressure after changing the oil pan on my car. It turns out that the oil filter I bought was bad right out of the packaging. I replaced it and the car starts up and the oil pressure light does not come on. However, I think I ran the car too long with no oil pressure It makes a funny tapping noise. I'll try to record it and post it later. What should I be looking into next?

 

[H-town_Ryda_06]

valves tapping get this stuff called lucas oil treatment.. its really thick and will put a layer of thick oil in your engine to keep it from tapping

 

[finch13]

Or... you could wander on over to the DIY valve adjustment thread and adjust the valves to spec and see if the ticking goes away.

Fixing>bandaids

 

[iHazSnail]

+1!

cant rep u again or would have!

OP, check the valves if they need to be adjusted because that is what it sounds like..

 

[EnjoiPugs]

I will do that today then. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you very much guys.

 

[blacknight]

You valves are tapping.
You can use some Lucas oil treatment. YOu can use the full bottle in place of one quart of oil
You can also use some STP oil treatment.
But eventually you'll have to have the valves adjusted.
Honda's are known for valve tapping

 

[HondaLuver83]

what kind of filter did u buy? I always stick to honda brand parts as long as Im doing it myself.

Hey, I thought valve tapping was normal for 4cyl hondas? lol




Here is a complete guide to adjusting ur valves. As long as ur vtec and 4 banger

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5211

 

[finch13]

what kind of filter did u buy? I always stick to honda brand parts as long as Im doing it myself.

Hey, I thought valve tapping was normal for 4cyl hondas? lol

Not normal, but I haven't found a high mileage 4 banger that doesn't do it. Haha

 

[H-town_Ryda_06]

mine valves tap too but couldnt find a diy for v6.... any help?
i just used the lucas stuff.. but like they said... only a temp fix

 

[Russianred]

Just get your valves readjusted, then you will have no tapping no matter how many miles you have. For a temporary fix, use the oil treatment.