I have an 01 ap1 with 103k miles.

I had an oil change at Honda and noticed a little valve chatter afterwords (sort of like a retainer at times). Nothing crazy but noticeable nonetheless. Seems to get a little more noticable under load. When I am under the hood and listen I don't really hear anything crazy out of the ordinary, even when reving using the throttle body butterfly.

I'm having a tune up (including valve adjustment) at 105k. Should I be freaking out about this chatter or just wait until I do the tune up?

Thanks!

 

Just got to inspect the valvetrain. Theres no symptoms untill u drop a valve. So do it asap.

 

don't discount the timing chain tensioner, it is the most likely source for a chattering type of noise, rather than your valves. Definitely get a valve clearance adjustment done given the mileage and have the retainers/valves inspected at the same time.

 

K will do! I will try to have this done on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Till then I'll take it easy with her as always