engine noises in DC5 Type-R - auto chain tensioner replacement

**DoAvl** · 26-12-2009 08:10 PM

same problem here. only started appearing this week

shhhhhhiiittt... more problems.

**WATAJK** · 26-12-2009 09:15 PM

If anyone knows whats causing this please post up
i fink it could be the starter motor?

**DoAvl** · 29-12-2009 10:56 AM

more info: mine seems to be happening at start up and again everytime i'm coming out of a corner at about 2000-3000rpm. as it approaches or hovers at 3000, the buzzing sound is very apparent.

at first i thought it might just be the bonnet latch rattling against the hood, but that is mega tight now.

i'll do an oil change and see how it goes. if that fails, i guess it's off to honda for some wallet draining.

**6000rpm** · 29-12-2009 01:24 PM

Search it up on clubrsx and you'll find a lot of people have similar problems caused by the starter motor.

I get this grind too every now and then, more common in winter though.

Try leaving the ignition on reds for a couple of seconds before you crank the motor, works for me.

**WATAJK** · 29-12-2009 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by 6000rpm

Search it up on clubrsx and you'll find a lot of people have similar problems caused by the starter motor.

I get this grind too every now and then, more common in winter though.

Try leaving the ignition on reds for a couple of seconds before you crank the motor, works for me.

ive done that alot but it still occasionally happens >.>

**DoAvl** · 30-12-2009 02:34 PM

update: changed the oil and problem solved. looked like i had about a litre and a half left... shit. car is consuming more and more oil...

**aaronng** · 30-12-2009 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by DoAvl

update: changed the oil and problem solved. looked like i had about a litre and a half left... shit. car is consuming more and more oil...

You should check your oil level every one or two weeks.

Have you checked your PCV valve? Replace it since it is a cheap part.

**stanleym** · 23-02-2011 03:04 PM

get honda to check this before changing out.... i have learnt the hard way

**bennjamin** · 23-02-2011 03:10 PM

just to add -

I too had a crunch immediately after starting.(k20). Not always , but often. Seemed to be when dead cold....but the issue dissappeared when I got a new battery. No idea how this fixed it....(more power kicking the starter motor at a faster speed or ?!)

**stanleym** · 23-02-2011 03:13 PM

Bennjamin,

with my service at honda.. i took it in and complained about the 2000-3000 rpm rattle. Shoudl the mechanics have known timing chain tensioner before they changed oil and tried to start? Since they started it...it got the rattle and the car died....

what are the odds cams etc are stuffed or the pistons have collided with valves?/

Cheers

**bennjamin** · 23-02-2011 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by stanleym

Bennjamin,

with my service at honda.. i took it in and complained about the 2000-3000 rpm rattle. Shoudl the mechanics have known timing chain tensioner before they changed oil and tried to start? Since they started it...it got the rattle and the car died....

what are the odds cams etc are stuffed or the pistons have collided with valves?/

Cheers

Interesting...as I too occasionally have a rattle at light/medium throttle around that RPM. 95,000ks....I dont think there is a replacement issue with the tensioner - its not mentioned in honda service manuals when to check ( only the belt tensioner) So Im guessing its checked/replaced whent he timing chain is....in which i cant find any info on lol.

**stanleym** · 23-02-2011 03:55 PM

Honda said it's meant to last engine life.. Tensioner failed for me and timing is gone.. Said dirty oil cause incorrect pressure and tensioner to fail..