Hi guys, PLEASE CHECK YOUR RADIATOR FAN.

I just got back my ride from workshop after 3 days. Cost me more than RM1k to fix the tappet sound issue that i've been experiencing for quite some time. But last week, it got really worst that I sent it for repairs.

First they suspect it was the adjuster/latch. Open up the head and turns out all of it damaged. Total expected cost: RM380 for each of the intake latch and RM90 for each the exhaust latch. There is a total of 16 latch for intake and 8 for exhaust. Change all of them but the problem still persist. Phew, so didn't have to pay.

The next day, they open back the head and all the new latch have been damaged. After a lot of troubleshooting, only then they found out that my radiator fan not working properly. Cannot turn on and when its turning, its turn slower than normal. Thus, my engine suffered slight overheat for a long period of time. Cost: RM400. But the sound is still there.

The 3rd day they want to change the head gasket, suspect it was damaged because of the overheating. Later they found out the cylinder head assembly also damaged. New one cost about RM4k Thus, I opted for used ones. They also change the latch. Now problem solved already.

Weird thing is, after some hard driving, the ABS light doesn't turn on. My theory is, ABS got problem because the engine bay is too hot due to mulfunction radiator fan. So I advise alll members who got ABS issue to check the radiator fan.

And also thanks a lot to singchaii for helping me and the mech solved the problem.

huh...means the radiator fan not working properly?soo how to fix and how much?.....i think need to check mine too...tappet sound like wut?tht ur experiencing?

my abs light sumtimes on/off....

This post has been edited by R.Y.D.E.C.K: Jan 31 2012, 04:04 PM

Damn, I should record some video so that can share.... sound like tek tek tek. When you rev up, the sound will be louder/more intense. Just turn on the engine and see when it get hots, does it spins. But you need the PDT to see whether its turned on at the right temperature and also the rpm its turning.

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Added on January 31, 2012, 4:06 pmCannot fix, have to change to new one (motor). RM400 inc labour.

This post has been edited by sphiroth: Jan 31 2012, 04:06 PM

ic...the more we rev the teppet sound getting louder?.....soo PDT to check if the fan spinning in the right speed!....so far normal sound from the engine..but no cost right to take precaution b4 our money fly more! ...will check and pay visit tmoro...ehh singchai got PDT??esok holiday...can go check

bro, ur radiator fan so fast "kong", what's ur mileage?

Go TT with singchaii lar...free inspection what. hehehe

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Added on January 31, 2012, 4:18 pm110k km of high spirited driving.

This post has been edited by sphiroth: Jan 31 2012, 04:18 PM

110k km? shld b around this life-span.. shld hav it replaced when its above 100k km.. if just replace the motor, shld b much cheaper outside..

mine clocking 121721k km +++....can consider spirited style too ...so change the motor onli?

This post has been edited by R.Y.D.E.C.K: Jan 31 2012, 04:21 PM

btw, wat grade of full-syn oil r u guys using for CPS? is 10w40 or 5w 40 suitable for CPS??

The problem is, it will still spin, but not at the correct temperature and speed. Not easy to noticed. I've always seviced at SC so I thought the checked it for me.

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Added on January 31, 2012, 4:24 pmMotor only.

I used 5w40.

This post has been edited by sphiroth: Jan 31 2012, 04:24 PM

SC?? cannot depend on them la.. they just rely on trainee to handle our cars.. if its not under warranty, i would not send to SC...

IMO, better sent to SC. Not many workshop can differentiate between a campro and cps engine. Some internal parts are different. Like the latch I mentioned earlier, campro use different latch and only have 8 for the intake. The oil sump/pan also different. Last time my oil sump leak, normal workshop changed to normal campro ones, end up the engine cannot start due to different sensor position.

ya agree, cps still new.. even A/C also different.. even authorised A/C workshop ordered wrong parts.. cannot fit.. looks same but some component different..

true not many mech no the diff. btwen campro n cps..bro u suggest to check the motor fan 1 kan?...btway our ride clock 100k...we shld have "100k diagnose/medical check" for our car imho!...myb visit dino 1st tmorow..if singchai available mayb later c him.

from my point of view, 100k shld replace thw following already:
- water pump
- fuel filter
- radiator thermostat
- fan - to check

what abt sensors? my x-civic hav to replace sensors at every timing belt replacement..

Bye-bye CPS tribe..FOR SALE

why oh why? nak kurang commitment bulanan....sedih nyer

ayat sajer jer tu..ngeh3

@sphiroth

Good info..thanks for sharing. Now need to send my car to PESC for pdt check & coolant change.

Clocked around 112k, all the 4 items above no changed except fuel filter. Water pump working properly during changed of timing belt. SC diam diam i also diam diam . Now remind me to ask them to check frequency, on & off spinning of the fan.

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Added on January 31, 2012, 5:31 pmBro, can we notice it from temperature indicator, i mean may be slightly higher

This post has been edited by klia: Jan 31 2012, 05:31 PM