1995 Acura Integra Tapping Noise

1995 ACURA INTEGRA
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JMEZA20
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I bought the car from one of my friends. He raced the car with pretty much no oil in it. and now the engine makes a loud tapping noise when the car is idling and gets worse when the car is driven. the engine is a DOHC VTEC B18C1. thanks...u guys are awesome!!
Aug 9, 2008 at 1:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, If you have not already, change the oil & filter and use a good quality engine flush, check the valve clearances as well, i would also check that the oil pressure is ok at hot idle, start here. Valve clearance info below. Mark (mhpautos)


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Aug 9, 2008 at 2:26 AM
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