89 civic si

"Shaggz" wrote in


> My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>


Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.

Octane means nothing.

You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.

Check ignition base timing.

Got a Check Engine light on?


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TeGGeR® wrote:
> "Shaggz" wrote in
>
>
> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
> >
>
>
> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>
> Octane means nothing.
>
> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>
> Check ignition base timing.
>
> Got a Check Engine light on?
>
>
I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.


No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
might be hard..

Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
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"Shaggz" wrote in


>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" wrote in
>>
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>


You might be able to rent a timing light.

I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?

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"TeGGeR®" wrote in message

> "Shaggz" wrote in
>
>>
>> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>> might be hard..
>>
>> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>
>
>
> You might be able to rent a timing light.
>
> I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.

Mike
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Michael Pardee wrote:
> "TeGGeR®" wrote in message
>
>
>>"Shaggz" wrote in
>>
>>
>>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>>>might be hard..
>>>
>>>Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>>
>>
>>
>>You might be able to rent a timing light.
>>
>>I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
>>hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>>
>>--
>>TeGGeR®
>>
>
> In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
> were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
> tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.

Most only really work /well/ in near-darkness, even the latest xenon-strobe
models I've used.
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Michael Pardee wrote:
> "TeGGeR®" wrote in message
>
>
>>"Shaggz" wrote in
>>
>>
>>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
>>>might be hard..
>>>
>>>Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>>>
>>
>>
>>You might be able to rent a timing light.
>>
>>I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
>>hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
>>
>>--
>>TeGGeR®
>>
>
> In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
> were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
> tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.

Oh, and in response to TeGGeR: my latest timing light, a very basic xenon-strobe
type, I got at a pawn shop for $15. No point in renting if you can find a deal
like that
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Theres an idea..
maybe a stroll through one might be good.


Matt Ion wrote:
> Michael Pardee wrote:
> > "TeGGeR®" wrote in message
> >
> >
> >>"Shaggz" wrote in
> >>
> >>
> >>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> >>>might be hard..
> >>>
> >>>Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>You might be able to rent a timing light.
> >>
> >>I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
> >>hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?
> >>
> >>--
> >>TeGGeR®
> >>
> >
> > In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale, really cheap. They
> > were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a reflector. I never
> > tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the dark.
>
> Oh, and in response to TeGGeR: my latest timing light, a very basic xenon-strobe
> type, I got at a pawn shop for $15. No point in renting if you can find a deal
> like that
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I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for $15
as well.

Ebay also often offers perfectly good timing lights at a
reasonable price, but they seem to go fast.

"Shaggz" wrote
>Theres an idea..
> maybe a stroll through one might be good.


Matt Ion wrote:
> Michael Pardee wrote:
> > "TeGGeR®" wrote in message
> >
> >
> >>"Shaggz" wrote in
> >>
> >>
> >>>No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so
> >>>checking the timing
> >>>might be hard..
> >>>
> >>>Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>You might be able to rent a timing light.
> >>
> >>I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its
> >>setup? Is it just a
> >>hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark
> >>plug wire?
> >>
> >>--
> >>TeGGeR®
> >>
> >
> > In the '70s I used to see neon timing lights for sale,
> > really cheap. They
> > were pretty straightforward, just a large neon bulb in a
> > reflector. I never
> > tried one, but the word was they were only useful in the
> > dark.
>
> Oh, and in response to TeGGeR: my latest timing light, a
> very basic xenon-strobe
> type, I got at a pawn shop for $15. No point in renting
> if you can find a deal
> like that
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Elle wrote:
> I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for $15
> as well.
>
> Ebay also often offers perfectly good timing lights at a
> reasonable price, but they seem to go fast.

99 cents a good price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260020438411

Just search for "xenon timing light" - there's a ton listed for various prices.
The one above is also listed at an eBay Store for $15 "Buy It Now".
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"Matt Ion" wrote
> Elle wrote:
>> I also bought my timing light at a pawn shop, IIRC for
>> $15 as well.
>>
>> Ebay also often offers perfectly good timing lights at a
>> reasonable price, but they seem to go fast.
>
> 99 cents a good price?

Sure, but I think this is one of those ebay deals where the
seller makes his/her money from the shipping charge. It is
$12. I see the light finally went for $5 or so.

>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260020438411
>
> Just search for "xenon timing light" - there's a ton
> listed for various prices. The one above is also listed at
> an eBay Store for $15 "Buy It Now".

Anyway, you bet I think Ebay is pretty good for automotive
tools. I've bought several using it.
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