Postby Civic Dude » September 30th, 2012, 9:22 am
Good day fellas..
I am in desperate need of advice on my B16A
Situation is.. My car has been basically parked up for about 4 and half years.. I usually just washed it and give it a drive around once a month...some times longer. The engine was totally re-built just a few months before i stopped using it. I had changed the oil just before I stopped using the car. I changed the oil again earlier this year. Within the last 4 and half years.. I probably drove the car a total of 250km.
Here is my BIG problem. Recently, I tried starting the car and the engine was turning like there was no compression or like when a timing belt is burst. After trying to start for about 10 mins, it eventually started and i took it and had the injectors and throttle body serviced and drive it around for a half hour or so. Car started normal for that day. The next day, i tried starting it and got the same problem. A mechanic told me that the lifters on the cam shaft might be sticking and I should throw a cleaner in the engine and run it for a bit and change the oil. I am very hesitant to put cleaners in my engine as i usually change oil every 4000km. Can anyone give me any advice as to what may be causing the problem and how i can rectify it.. I will be extremely greatful.