Get the valve lash checked again. It's possible one of the lash adjusters backed off.
Honda 2.4 Ticking Noise - Running Thread
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Originally Posted By: gregk24
.The engine should be clean after 16,000 miles worth of synthetic oil changes.
Wait...my kids Civic took about 25,000 to clean up and get real quiet with QSUD. Now it absolutely purrs with QSUD 5w20. Even the dealer mechanic asked me what oil I was using. You should also do several techron cleanings to keep the injectors clean.
.The engine should be clean after 16,000 miles worth of synthetic oil changes.
Wait...my kids Civic took about 25,000 to clean up and get real quiet with QSUD. Now it absolutely purrs with QSUD 5w20. Even the dealer mechanic asked me what oil I was using. You should also do several techron cleanings to keep the injectors clean.
I know you have a 2006 but my 2008 accord 2.4 had a recall done for "ticking on a cold start" turned out it was the VTC actuator, after sitting for awhile the oil drains out of it and causes the ticking, this happens until it is filled with oil, a few seconds...
no issues with ticking valves. MUCH better than them being too tight which DOES cause damage.
All valves tick. some louder than others. Also, different engine designs, VC designs, baffles, materials, insulate the noise to different degrees. It's one of the benefits of plastic valve covers- they let less noise out.
That engine will rattle like an air-cooled lawn mower before there's any need to worry about valves flying apart. The only valve-related issues I'm aware of with hondas was with the gen1 CRVs--- valves would stretch (no ticking) and eventually burn up. That was a 2.2 or 2.3L. You hear of it happening occasionally with the 3.3 at higher mileage.
All valves tick. some louder than others. Also, different engine designs, VC designs, baffles, materials, insulate the noise to different degrees. It's one of the benefits of plastic valve covers- they let less noise out.
That engine will rattle like an air-cooled lawn mower before there's any need to worry about valves flying apart. The only valve-related issues I'm aware of with hondas was with the gen1 CRVs--- valves would stretch (no ticking) and eventually burn up. That was a 2.2 or 2.3L. You hear of it happening occasionally with the 3.3 at higher mileage.
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I agree that it's likely something in the cam phasing system. A short duration tick like this is very likely not a filter or oil or valvetrain clearance issue. Toyota/Scion had a very similar issue with the 2AZ engines and it was something with the cam phaser device on the snout of the camshaft.
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I agree that it's likely something in the cam phasing system. A short duration tick like this is very likely not a filter or oil or valvetrain clearance issue. Toyota/Scion had a very similar issue with the 2AZ engines and it was something with the cam phaser device on the snout of the camshaft.
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Put 10w30 in that motor in the mean time. Plenty of protection
Originally Posted By: mechanicx
I think they do call for it in that car in other countries.
yes...and 10w won't hurt the engine in Florida...5w is the CAFE favorite...not the performance preference.
I think they do call for it in that car in other countries.
yes...and 10w won't hurt the engine in Florida...5w is the CAFE favorite...not the performance preference.
I believe the venerable S2000 actually specs 10w30. So if the S2k filter is good enough for all hondas, why not its oil weight spec?
Originally Posted By: surfstar
I believe the venerable S2000 actually specs 10w30. So if the S2k filter is good enough for all hondas, why not its oil weight spec?
Yes you are correct...the S2000 specs 10w30. Who said the S2000 filter was good for all hondas? It fits but I wouldn't use it on my Accord. The bypass valve isnt made to the same specs, and the filter media doesnt flow as well.
I believe the venerable S2000 actually specs 10w30. So if the S2k filter is good enough for all hondas, why not its oil weight spec?
Yes you are correct...the S2000 specs 10w30. Who said the S2000 filter was good for all hondas? It fits but I wouldn't use it on my Accord. The bypass valve isnt made to the same specs, and the filter media doesnt flow as well.
So, I have always run Shell V-Power in my Accord, yes I know the octane level will not give ANY benefit at all, I just like the fact that V-Power has extra cleaning agents, anyway, I recently started running regular gas from shell (89 octane) and I have noticed the tick went away....is there any way at all this could be related? It makes no since to me, but Ive listened for the tick every time I start my car (often) and It has not ticked one time since the regular gas.
i had a 4.6L f150 that would tick on premium fuel. it liked cheap 87 ONLY. so yes if your car is designed for regular there is a small possibility octane could make a difference.
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