tapping noise when idling

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tapping noise when idling

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I have 4000 miles. And was told it may be valves or cam chain
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Re: tapping noise when idling

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When was the last time you had a valve adjustment?
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Re: tapping noise when idling

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I had dealer service about 1000 miles ago. If the problems are the valves is it okay to drive till I get service in about 10 days
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There is simple fine threaded nut that locks the screw adjuster that actuated the valve. The worst case is that the nut got loose, and the nut and screw adjuster falls out of the rocker arm. If that happens, I couldn't say with certainty how severe any damage would be to your upper head, especially with continued operation.

Since you have a warranty to consider, I think you know what you should do. Park it, and get it dealt with.
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Thanks it's parked
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I'm curious what it is when you find out
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I live in Hawaii. Therefore my Honda shop is closed for another week. Will let you know when I know may take a while
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Finally was able to get it to the shop and get feedback. Was not the valves. It was the cam chain. Which of course will take a week to get from the mainland. Good sign everything is covered by warranty
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Did the chain stretch? How many miles are on the unit?
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markz wrote:Did the chain stretch? How many miles are on the unit?
In post #1 he indicated that he had 4,000 miles on it.
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