I have an 01 s2000 and i rescently had a few probs with it. it has a tick like a bad rocker but if you hold it steady at low rpm it goes away. it is throwing code p1367 and p1362. i did a compression check and it was between 180-185 across the board. I pulled the plugs out and they were E2 brand but clyinder 1 and 3's plugs were burnt up missing part of the bottom. I replaced with ngk r but still has the sound and throwing the code...... any ideas let me know.....

 

fixed the sensor so no codes but same sound......

 

does it tick when youre in idle? if so i think you need valve adjustment. correct me if im wrong.

 

chain tensioner? when mine was going bad it was only noticable on startup though.

 

its more constant and i checked gaping and it was correct

 

are you talking about gap for sparks, sounds like a valve adjustment. let me ask you something, when you barely start the car it doesnt make the ticking sound right only when you rev it it starts ticking after that

 

wasnt valve adjustment. the piece of plug that melted went inside the cylinder whole and was bouncing around. cylinder wall 3 is a lil scared up but i think it can still be honed out. Ill try and post pics and info as i go

 

check the timing chain tensioner too...

 

but he found the issue already?

 

what would cause the plug tips to melt and fall into the cylinder?

also, isn't 180-185 on the LOW side...???