dc5 strange noise when its wet

[white_ep3_civic]

Been readin the thread about how aftermarket headers fix the problem. I got j's racing headers installed on my ep3 and the sound it still there. I'm going 2 try the heat shield trick and see if that helps.

[WuackR]

Hey all. I am having this strange issue with my DC5R when its only wet. When i hit a puddle or its really pouring and water gets up into the engine bay there is sometimes this strange vibration and rattling noise coming from the gearbox? Has anyone else experienced this? Really bizzarre! Also when i accelerate there is a light knocking sound from the gearbox too!. I just had the driveline and wheel bearings replaced so its not a driveshaft issue. RevZone told me that it could be a gearbox mount? Any help would be great in diagnosing this problem.

YES !! OMG, just recently I've had the exact same issue..

I haven't read the whole thread, but will do =P

[WuackR]

i cant do anything about it unless i get peoples names, car information such as year, mods etc and location with contact details

and i need at least 10 ppl

Hey Prusso,

Any luck with resolving the issue ??

Do you reckon its doing any further damages ??

Keep me posted yeh..

Thanks.

[TeMp]

i've never experienced this problem and i have a custom 3'' catback and toda headers...

Same. Weird problem. I am the first owner of my car so I know every single thing that has been done to my car. I have gone through two cat backs and shortly after I had TODA headers. Been easily 3 years+ now and never experienced this before.

[bungsai]

had it with x force headers and spoon catback.

change to toda headers and spoon catback and the noise is gone gone gone.

[amurray]

thought i was going insane... im having the same problem with my FD1 did anyone find what it might me?

[blk_shadow]

so, no solution as yet I'm guessing. I got it twice too now on the DC5R, the sound of the engine changes (much rougher and vibrates).

got HKS catback, EP3 headers, and Mugen intake. only during heavy rain.

[DC5-23NVI]

lol strange i got exactly same problem aswell. however only started happening after i installed the jdm dc5r header. and only happens on heavy rain. must be a common problem. i think its got to do with the headers

[V8KLLR]

Hey guys,
I have this problem too. I have a k24 though, my power does not fluctuate but my gearbox or engine makes faint deathly noises in the rain as i ease of the acceleration. But seeing how this is a common issue has got me as ease. No bad incidents as of now.