pinging (knocking) in cold weather

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Mike, Aug 27, 2003.

  1. Mike

    Mike Guest

    I have noticed a slight knocking when I start my car in cold weather.
    It goes away after 5 minutes or so while driving. Is this a valve
    thing or is it just that my car (1998 Civic) has 150,000 miles on it
    and is just showing its age? Thanks in advance

    Mike
     
    Mike, Aug 27, 2003
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  2. Mike

    Lister Guest

    Most Hondas require periodic valve adjustment since they are
    not hydraulic.
     
    Lister, Aug 27, 2003
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  3. Mike

    Mike Guest

    Yes, I did get the valves adjusted when this started to happen (last
    winter. Also got a new valve gasket while I was at it. Still pings a
    bit, like I said, just for a few minutes while its warming up...then
    for the rest of the day, its fine. Thanks for the reply however.

    Mike
     
    Mike, Aug 27, 2003
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  4. Mike

    BigBru Guest

    Piston slap. Common complaint in this NG. As the season begins to change,
    there will be lots more threads on this topic.
     
    BigBru, Aug 27, 2003
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  5. Mike

    Bill Kapaun Guest

    Kind of like overheating problems in the summer <G>!
     
    Bill Kapaun, Aug 28, 2003
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