there is a tac tac sound

1987 HONDA CIVIC
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ADAIBOO
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D15B engine starts normally, but when rpm reaches 3000 , there is a tac tac sound near the first and 2nd cylinder valve. engine had a timing belt broken, already replaced camshaft , timing belt camshaft pulley, engine ok running normally at idle.
Sep 14, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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ALLPRO
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have you done a cylinder leak down or a compression test to see how the engine is sealing up?
Sep 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Were the valve clearances adjusted? You need to readjust them after some running-in as the camshafts was replaced.
Sep 14, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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