'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> trestonklease@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Would it have to be a constant, rhythmic tick for it to be a valve?
> >
> > It's like random,
> > tick-tick-pause-pause-pause-tick-pause-pause-tick-tick-tick...
> ---
> Sounds more like your PCV clicking. Use a couple feet of garden hose or
> heater hose to listen for it. Pinch the hose and see if it changes the
> noise.
>
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> if it was the locknut, would it have
> > done something more by now, like fall off or cause some other problem?
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> You'd have a misfire indication, or backfiring, or 25% power loss by now
> (we were pulling your leg a bit)
>
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>
> > That's my main problem, no info on what the past owner did or didn't do
> > or what they used. I'll get that TBelt replaced then. Thanks for the
> > great info, all of you.
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> Find the dealer where they had it serviced and just walk in. Tell them
> you're the new owner (have registration in your pocket) and ask if
> they'd please give you PRINTS of all the service. It always works for
> me. Have them photocopy your registration and fax it to Honda CORPORATE
> (whatever country you are in). Then you'll get future notification of
> recalls, etc. While there, get the other info like actual date in
> service, which location sold it, whether the ignition switch recall was
> performed, and other outstanding recalls. Have you got the real owner's
> manual, and the radio CODE (if needed)?

Thanks for all the advice. Contacted the dealer today. I have the
original manual. Vehicle has an aftermarket CD player/radio that uses a
code that I picked myself.