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My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own?? Thanx, Chris. > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own?? > > Thanx, Chris. check the motor mounts. > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own?? Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging. Octane means nothing. You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached. Check ignition base timing. Got a Check Engine light on?  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on > > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Got a Check Engine light on? I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock. No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing might be hard.. Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ? >> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on >> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ? You might be able to rent a timing light. I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire? SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing >> might be hard.. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a > hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire? In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark. Mike >>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing >>>might be hard.. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never > tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark. Most only really work /well/ in near-darkness, even the latest xenon-strobe models I've used. >>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing >>>might be hard.. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never > tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark. Oh, and in response to TeGGeR: my latest timing light, a very basic xenon-strobe type, I got at a pawn shop for $15. No point in renting if you can find a deal like that :) Theres an idea.. maybe a stroll through one might be good. > >>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing > >>>might be hard.. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > type, I got at a pawn shop for $15. No point in renting if you can find a deal > like that :) I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for $15 as well. Ebay also often offers perfectly good timing lights at a reasonable price, but they seem to go fast. >Theres an idea.. > maybe a stroll through one might be good. Matt Ion wrote: > Michael Pardee wrote: > > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > if you can find a deal > like that :) > I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for $15 > as well. > > Ebay also often offers perfectly good timing lights at a > reasonable price, but they seem to go fast. 99 cents a good price? :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260020438411 Just search for "xenon timing light" - there's a ton listed for various prices. The one above is also listed at an eBay Store for $15 "Buy It Now". > Elle wrote: >> I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > 99 cents a good price? :) Sure, but I think this is one of those ebay deals where the seller makes his/her money from the shipping charge. It is $12. I see the light finally went for $5 or so. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260020438411 > > Just search for "xenon timing light" - there's a ton > listed for various prices. The one above is also listed at > an eBay Store for $15 "Buy It Now". Anyway, you bet I think Ebay is pretty good for automotive tools. I've bought several using it. |
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