yay for new noises
 

the b16 is making a new noise that im unfamiliar with. it sounds kinda like a playing card in the spokes of a bike, but alot quieter. im thinking its has something to do with my valvetrain not getting oil :(

any input?

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Simple get a oil pressure gauge and test that ----. Also dont go rippin on it with noises unless you like buying new motors.

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im not trust me ;D

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Drain your oil and make sure you dont have shavings in it



also check your valve lash and get a gauge man

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actually i just had my oil changed in the last week at penziol . im certain they would have told me if i had shavings cuz i go there alot and theyre pretty trust worthy. whats a valve lash?

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valve adjustment and the oil change well unless your lookin for it closely your not gonna see shavings

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checked my cel i got one for the oil pressure switch, went thru the flowchart and i have continuity. so im guessing its not the switch or my connections. any ideas? oh and the noise is getting louder/worse

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rod knock fool

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and i get rod knock from? low oil pressure?

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btw the continuity on my oil pressure switch is only one ohm and the continuity on my spool solenoid valve is about 20 something ohms. is this a bad thing?

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ok i figured it out. when i used the rywire subharness i put 2 of the pins in the wrong spots. what does the oil pressure switch do anyways?

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If you're talking about the oil pressure switch near the vtec solenoid, It makes sure that you have sufficient oil pressure before vtec is engaged. If you don't have enough oil pressure, vtec won't engage. There's another similar switch on the back of the block that activates the dummy light in your dash.