Hello All,
I have a 2010 MDX Advanced with 275,000 miles on it and developed a ticking noise like a valve adjustment was needed. After adjusting the valves I still had the ticking noise so I took it to the dealer for a more informed look and was told #2 had a problem. No codes, no cylinder missing, nothing apparently going on to be concerned. I had noticed it getting worse over a couple week period and it had become a noisy tick. I pulled the rear valve cover and found #2 cam lobe was worn badly as well as the rocker roller. This was the drivers side rocker and lobe.
I have a couple of questions on this;
1 Does the cam slide out the gear side or will it come out towards the driver side, bottom line do I have to pull the head to get it out?
2 I have Torque on my phone and the ELM 327 Bluetooth dongle that work great, is there an app for Android that lets you check cylinder balance on the fly?
3 Are there any other checks I should make at this point? It's never been overheated, rarely get into the rpm that VTEC comes on, it's been a great ride and fits my needs perfectly.
4 I swapped the PCV Valve out and noticed it didn't have the check valve in it I'm use to seeing. The old one broke during removal and a small pin and spring feel out but the new OE didn't seem to have it? The parts guy didn't have a clue what I was asking about.
I recently read about the EGR disable and will do that, 5K miles ago I installed a Gates Kevlar TB and swapped plugs that didn't need changing but it was time. Other than a couple batteries and a front passenger half shaft this has been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Could get better MPG but excellent in all other aspects.
Any input or advice is much appreciated and if anyone has the cam and rocker arms for the Exhaust side shoot me a PM as far as what you need for them. #2 Exhaust Lobe drivers side
