razzele

Right guys, the Honda is coming home for a serious fettle!

It really needs a new Clutch.

Ebay has an EXEDY oe clutch kit, but the tight git wants

nomadicS2k

Why, does the engine need overhauling? Mine is on 118K and still going strong.

If it ain't broke don't fix it!

Spend it on Kiwis super charger!

razzele

There is a few unusual noises coming from the engine! Thats the main reason, she still pulls well though.

noizyboyz

Could be valve clearances or TCT (timing chain tensioner), both pretty easy as I understand.

razzele

Well i have paid for a full honda service history since 3.5k miles. At 54k it started to develop what i would call valve train noise between 4-5krpm.

There is a little noise like pinking at low rpm when pulling away on the clutch.

Another sort of rattling noise is there about 1-3k rpm, but that could be non engine related.

What do valve clearance and TCT sound like?

s2konroids

Mines not far off that now, i do drive it conservatively though.

I had a dyno with a few minor mods made 190WHP.

I hope i dont jiinx it and it blows up now!

s2konroids

Theres a lot of info on the search mate

But i TCT is a metallic rattling which you can also hear on idling, coming from the oil filter area.

Valve clearances is more like a tappty tap! , but both sound similar esp if you have both at the same time lol

mikey k

Bit of a waste replacing the clutch on the basis of trying to solve a noise

MB

Flog it and buy a newer one could be an option?

Maybe not at the moment though

razzele

Clutch needs replacing cos of the slip dude !