JDM-A&A
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i got my 98 integra 2 months ago. a month after i got it i was still kind of getting used to my clutch and also getting used to my FIRST 5 speed!! i knew how to drive a 5 speed before, just not as good as i do now ha. anyways, i was testing it out and i ACCIDENTALLY redlined it!! it made a real loud ticking noise after that. i took it in to Honda dealership and they said it was a bent valve. so to get a second opionion i took it to other shops locally around sac and they all said the SAME THING!! i didnt want to spend all that money trying to fix it so i wanted to get rid of it. i finally took off the valve cover and realized there were two bolts missing from the intake and exhaust valves. i got the two bolts and re did those two valves. put my car together, and there is BARLEY any ticking!!!!!! now i am going to do a full valve adjustment this weekend to HOPEFULLY getting fixing the noise! just thought i'd share that with you guys haha