valve job..how do you know you need one?
#1
valve job..how do you know you need one?
My car engine makes noises every once in a while...most noticeable at a stop. i'm not really sure how to describe the noise but it almost sounds like a wood instrument at a low tone.
my car has 134k if that makes any difference..and doubt if it ever had the valves maintenanced.
and does it really matter? is the engine going to die if i don't do maintenance on it?
thanks!
my car has 134k if that makes any difference..and doubt if it ever had the valves maintenanced.
and does it really matter? is the engine going to die if i don't do maintenance on it?
thanks!
#2
I wouldn't think it'd be your valves at all mate! I would be uber suprised ... i'll put it that way. The VQ does not need a valve adjust I don't think ... nor does it have a timing belt to worry about either.
need more info on this "noise"
need more info on this "noise"
#6
Originally Posted by liloutlaws
My car engine makes noises every once in a while...most noticeable at a stop. i'm not really sure how to describe the noise but it almost sounds like a wood instrument at a low tone.
my car has 134k if that makes any difference..and doubt if it ever had the valves maintenanced.
and does it really matter? is the engine going to die if i don't do maintenance on it?
thanks!
my car has 134k if that makes any difference..and doubt if it ever had the valves maintenanced.
and does it really matter? is the engine going to die if i don't do maintenance on it?
thanks!
I never did anything with my valves or timing chain and I sold it with 190k. Its still running strong. Perhaps a sound clip of the noise would help diagnose?
#9
you cant adjust valves on a dual overhead cam motor theres nothing to adjust so you can eliminate that possibliity a sound clip always helps but maybe its an exaust leak they cause ticks and slowly get louder over time
#10
Which side is it coming from?, are u in the car when u hear it?, you said its most noticeable at a stop--> are you turning the wheel during the stop? if so I agree with JSMax-> you could below on power steer fluid, check 4 leaks.
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