Type S vtec

**simon_l** · 24-07-2008 06:57 PM

hi all,
i have a quick question.
i drove a type S this arvo and i didnt really notice the vtec kick in much the car has done 70,000 K's does this indicate a possible problem with it or is the vtec on a type S just a lot less apparent?
the car also has a weeping rocker gasket. is this caused from the car being driven too hard? or is it a common problem? the car still has 4 months warranty so i presume it will be repaired under it?
any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Simon.

**aaronng** · 24-07-2008 06:59 PM

Engine is probably suffering low oil pressure. I wouldn't buy it if the engine has ever been driven with oil below the minimum mark.

**simon_l** · 24-07-2008 07:16 PM

are you saying that is the cause of the weeping oil or the lack of vtec?

**iversonruls** · 24-07-2008 07:26 PM

wat do u mean by didnt feel the vtec kick in?

**T-onedc2** · 24-07-2008 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by simon_l

are you saying that is the cause of the weeping oil or the lack of vtec?

Lack of oil = low oil pressure, which won't allow vtec mechanism to engage

**simon_l** · 24-07-2008 07:38 PM

i have driven both a dc2 and a dc5 type r and at around 5000 rpm the vtec undeniably kicks in and changes the power and sound of the car. this type s didnt seem to have that.
the car was also cold does the vtec still work when the engine is cold?

**T-onedc2** · 24-07-2008 07:42 PM

don't rev a cold engine for starters, and I've found vtec won't engage until a certain temp is reached. I've driven for over 5 minutes partially through suburbia then down a long hill on a cold night and gone to give it a bit and it's just not ready yet, possibly what happened to you.

**simon_l** · 24-07-2008 07:44 PM

ye right, the car was strait cold as i was test driving it this morning and it was f***ing cold.

**johnprocter** · 24-07-2008 08:29 PM

LOL why would u try vtec it if the engine hasnt even warmed up mang

**simon_l** · 24-07-2008 08:40 PM

well its not my car (yet) but its a very good point.

**K20A DC5** · 24-07-2008 09:08 PM

The type s has the JDM Type R exhaust cam, so the vtec crossover is slighly more noticeable than a Type R, from what ive been told..

I drove one last week, you could deff feel the motor putting out good power over 5k..

Id drive it again warm...
It should put a smile on your face when it engages, if it dont, then something is wrong