My 1997 Accord 2.2 engine failed.I purchased a used engine(60k mi.)& had it installed.The installer said it had lifter noise whichI could hear also even while driving.The installer said drive it for a week & change the oil from 5w 30w to 10w 30w to see if that resolves the problem.Any other ideas? Thanks in Advance

 

valve lash adustment

no lifters in that engine, it's a rocker over valve setup.
Intake clearance .26mm [.010"]
Exhaust clearance .30mm [.012"]

[IMG]local://upfiles/5417/344861DD6B7745949BCAC13056E2C4DA.jpg[/IMG]

 

get a different mechanic who knows what he is doing ....... and tell them to follow the dude advice .. chk the valve adjustment

 

If the valve adjustment doesn’t solve the problem it may be from not enough oil is getting to the valve train.

Here is an article that caught my interest as my 1995 2.2 has this problem with the adjustments being correct and still the noise. On my Accord it is different sound as the problem is related to all the rockers. I have the head off for a blown gasket and will be cleaning up the
restrictor.


Honda Engine >> SEIZED CAMSHAFTS ON 2.2L HONDA ENGINES
















Seized Camshafts On
1990-99 Honda 2.2L Engines

The AERA Technical Committee offers information that may reduce the possibility of seized camshafts on 1990-99 Honda 2.2L engines. This engine uses a metered oil supply to the cylinder head by means of a restrictor located in the deck of the cylinder block.

Through time, the small hole in this restrictor may become partially blocked and limit the amount of oil flow to the cylinder head. Eventually, after many engine starts, a dry start condition may exist and cause a journal to score its camshaft bore.

Some AERA members are increasing the opening size of this oil restrictor anytime the cylinder head is removed from the block. Drilling the existing restrictor to .062 (1.575 mm) in size will increase the volume of oil to the cylinder head and camshaft. This should not overwhelm the cylinder head with oil, providing all other oil clearances are within specifications. This procedure has been done many times and should help prevent a seized camshaft journal in this head. Using heavier viscosity engine oil than called for cab also detrimental, as it does not flow quickly in colder ambient temperatures.

 

Thanks for all of you guy'sreplys!So it seems to be the valves need ajustment or the valve train is not getting enough oil.Now I need to go on Sarfari to find a mechanic who knows about Hondas.This needless to say is my frist import!Until I find this Great Honda Bawana,should I notcontinuedrive the 1997 Honda Accord 2.2 LX?

 

Without hearing your vehicle it is hard to give you great advice as some noises are normal. I remember some of the older ones had some noise from the emission controls that Honda consider normal, but adjust the valves first then go from there. This would have part of what Honda calls a major tune-up so it is maintenance.