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Apr 7, 2012 | 09:09 AM

Davidwhittle76

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Engine Tap

I have a 2010 accord 3.5 v6. Always been to dealership for service and I have a small tapping that becomes noticeable on starts. Its not immediate and it only presents itself after the engine idles down. (30 seconds) I have 37,000 miles on engine. It disappears after engine warms slightly. Any ideas? Shouldn't worry?

Apr 7, 2012 | 09:12 AM

crispin

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very common Honda valve tapping, you could have it adjusted if you wanted but on a V6 that would be pretty costly.

It is not something you need to worry about

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:18 AM

crispin

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Originally Posted by curtmaxwall

It sounds like car engine has been overheated and has a collapsed piston skirt. This will cause piston slap until piston heat up and expand and then it disappears completely when engine gets hot.

ah - no it does not.