HI guys. Civic info has always been a great help to me when ive been in need of a few answers and now i have another problem with my Honda Civic 09/58 1.8 i-Vtec ES . there is a weird whining noise from under the bonnet towards the left of the engine. it usually sounds when i start on cold and...

Recently been hit with a double whammy in that there is a loud ticking noise coming from round the timing chain area of the engine, anyone who ever owned a raleigh strika bike in their youth will recognise the sound. Gets worse as car warms up and now and again the cabin gets a nice blast of...

i have an 08 civic ex. at a cold start i hear what sounds like the timing chain rattling until vehicle gets about half way to operating temp. i have read in alldata that the timing chain could be adjusted, but found no work instructions. is this true? (doesnt seem right, but im a...

Just got back from dealers, car went for check of excesive engine noise. Noise that I reported here couple weeks ago. Diagnose: excesive noise from timing chain - requires replacement. Car is 2.2 diesel, 3yrs 4months old, 75k miles. Serviced by main dealer (3 stamps, 4th one by garage that I...

Up until now, tuning specialists have had to use the standard timing chain. Now there is a product that after reviewing the design and detailed modifying has gained improved accuracy and durability. This is TODA Racing's Heavy Duty Timing Chain. With the extra demand of hi-performance...