So, midway through the Astoria drive I kept hearing a light ticking sound coming from the engine bay? Once we left the beach and where getting close to home it seemed to have gotten somewhat louder? Not knowing what it could be I assumed it might have been low on oil?? I let the car cool down and checked it out but everything seems to be fine as far as liquid levels. Anyone have an idea what it could be.

 

I heard it. I did not figure out it was coming from your car until we were heading south on 101 and we swapped places in line. By the time we stopped again I had forgoten. I am sorry for not saying anythign.

It sounded like the timing belt tensioner to me, but I am not sure how quickly they increase in volume.

 

hmmm
We'll I guess my best bet it to take it to the dealer though some of their prices are going up the roof just for pulling the car into their shop lol .... Yeah the sound seemed to pick up as the drive went on....

 

I know Aaron is an expert on replacing the TCT. He may chime in on how hard/easy it is to do. I understand the part is not too expensive.

 

Just did my tct about a month ago.... If that is the cause do it your self and save some cash its way easy to fix

 

If it is the TCT, you dont need to buy a new one. You can if you want. It's about $110 from Majestic Honda plus S&H. My local Honda dealer wants $189 for it.

I heard yours but was wondering if it was mine as it's making some noise again. My fault this time since I let the oil get a little too low a few months ago.

If it sounds like a card in bicycle spokes and increases with rpms up until 3k or so, it likely is. Once you pass 3k, the engine noise masks off the rest of the sound.

You can just pull the one you have (it takes less than 5 minutes if you have a CAI and maybe 10 minutes if you have the stock air box in the way). I beleive it's a 10 or 12mm socket for the two mounting bolts and then a 8mm Allen to remove the access port screw.
Disassemble the tct (outer piston, inner worm gear , an inner and outer spring and a post), Sandblast or scuff (using sandpaper) the worm gear and if you can, sandblast the inside of the piston (do not let the outside of the piston get roughed up).

Reassemble and twist the piston back down on the worm. It can be really difficult so it helps to have a second set of hands to hold the TCT housing, use one hand/thumb to push down on the piston as you twist it with needle nose pliers to grip the piston notches. Once you're done you need to slide a straight piece of paperclip (heavy gauge) through the holes on the housing to hold the piston down. Reinsert the TCT to the block, then pull the paperclip with your pliers through the access port (careful not to drop it inside the block). You'll hear the piston spring into place and the sound should be gone.

 

Would any of you guys know if its the TCT by taking a look at my car or hearing it? I lack auto knowledge and tools..

"exodusx7x" <-- how much did it cost you to fix it with parts and all?

 

TCT Noise
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZVrJIkrp-Q [/media]

 

that sounds like it.

 

That sounds a little bit louder than mine
but I'd have to say kind of close to what mine is doing....

I have to take a look under the hood and see if i can find my way around.