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Old 01-26-2012, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mikecrofter
Well thats good news! I almost had a heart attack today when the mechanic said a new cam would be a couple grand, and asked me if i would think about a new car. Thanks a lot guys.
If your cam was broken your car wouldn't run... Though I suppose in theory the cam lobes could have eroded or something requiring them to be replaced. Never heard of that happening on an Accord, though.
 
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Old 01-27-2012, 02:28 PM
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So now today, i went to start my car and i turned the key, and nothing, not any sound. It did this a few times and then it started. What is going on?!? also i just got a new battery last week
 
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Old 01-27-2012, 04:54 PM
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Does your noise sound like this? If so, does it go away after the engine warms up? Cick on the picture
 
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Old 01-28-2012, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mikecrofter
So now today, i went to start my car and i turned the key, and nothing, not any sound. It did this a few times and then it started. What is going on?!? also i just got a new battery last week
I'd double check the battery connections to be sure they are clena and tight. With the battery replacement they might not have tightened all the way.
 
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Old 01-28-2012, 09:42 AM
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If noise stops when engine warms, leave it alone. If noise persists w/ fully warmed engine, there is a case for adjustment. Most likely one valve is loose.

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Old 01-29-2012, 09:54 PM
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the noise does not go away with warm engine, so valve adjustment it is
 
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Old 01-30-2012, 06:27 PM
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So I guess you got it to start again????
 
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Old 01-30-2012, 07:25 PM
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heck, my latest accord has the occasional valve click noise when warm.
I'm not going to do anything about it. 201,000.


Originally Posted by mikecrofter
the noise does not go away with warm engine, so valve adjustment it is
you must have more $ than I do - good for you.
 
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Old 01-31-2012, 07:25 AM
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My feeling is that adjusting the valves is pretty easy DIY. Measuring but not adjusting is even easier. So it's easy to check if only to verify that they're OK.
 
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Old 01-31-2012, 07:41 AM
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^^^ Yeah, JimBlake, but the thread starter is looking at having a shop do it. Thread title notes cost of service.

Not that he couldn't learn...
 
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