New - ping question

[ktnj]

Hey all, new on the forum.

Questions: my 98 civic just started doing this ping thing when it's cold. It's a high pitched sound, could be lifters or something else-- No idea. But it is accompanied by some lack in power. But after it heats up, it runs like a champ...., full power available, with no unusual noises at all.

Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[B18cbubble]

where is the sound coming from? does sound like inside the motor or just around the car in general? It might be cold metal for the exhaust and it ticks when warm air rushes through it until the exhaust warms up...just the same when exhaust is cooling.

 

[ktnj]

where is the sound coming from? does sound like inside the motor or just around the car in general?

Thanks for the reply. Iti s definitely coming from inside the motor, and it changes speed along with RPMs.

 

[cheezeonmakneez]

Whens the last time you changed or checked your oil and what weight did you use?

 

[roaddogg3034]

valve adjustment?

 

[ktnj]

I use 5W30. Just changed it recently, and it did not make a difference (same weight before & after though...)

 

[SiBlue_EK]

check your alternator belt, make sure it is not loose

 

[ktnj]

I checked the belts, they are in good shape and seem properly tensioned.

Sigh...

 

[cheezeonmakneez]

If it only does it when the motor is cold, I would say that the top end may not be getting enough oil.

 

[jams_ek]

If it only does it when the motor is cold, I would say that the top end may not be getting enough oil.

thats what it sounds like to me too