Please Help - 94 Accord vTEC Valves?

Hello,

I currently own a 1994 Honda Accord vTEC 4 cyl 4 door with a F22b 2.2L engine... automatic...

I have noticed for quite some time now a ticking during idle coming from what sounds like the header area but probably the block area. The tick has gotten much louder during the past 2 weeks. I notice the tick especially at startup idle, it's less obvious but can be heard when idling at a stoplight. I can also hear the ticking increase in speed sometimes at startup when I accelerate from stop.

I have over 160k miles now and my guess would be something with the valves... valve lifters.. springs... whatever.

Your guess is as good as mine, but if someone can help please tell me what the problem might be and how I go about fixing it -- or even, how can I open the head to check the lifters for damage or adjustment? Anyone have any links?

If it is lifter tick, do an oil change, use Redline. The lifters may just be clogged up a bit...this doesn't necessarily cause damage. Alot of cars have lifter tick, it is more annoying than damaging.
If you want more info let us know.

Also do a search for ticking...as this isn't the only thing that can tick on a honda.

if an oil change doesn't make it quieter than you would like it to be....you may try your valves to spec. this is normally done along w/ your tune-ups. since you are already going to remove your valve cover to do this...you should go ahead and replace your valve cover gasket and spark plug seals if you haven't done so already.