im not worried about it, i just thought that lifter tick was usually on older cars and didn't think my 2008 would be doing it.

 

I agree, I hear the constant ticking to and I was pretty sure it was just lifters too.

I generally know a lot about engines but not everything. This may be a noob question...but I know the new 4B11 cams act directly on the valves/valve tappets, so does this mean there are still valve lifters? I am voting no, but I could be 100% wrong. So could the clicking just be the valve lifters or the cams directly on the valve tappets in either case?

Good video on 4B11 if anyone has missed it before: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bb4zdcD0G-Y

 

yes you know I think you are right! I never thought of it but yeah I will have to look at the video on youtube about the engine but I might be over my head ( i do 16L diesel engine rebuilds, not automotive :P) But I dont know if the "tappets" ----> which is the correct term, not lifters, my bad--- are like lifters and filled with oil pressure.

yeah the thing does tick like my old 87 prelude...which was normal and it was OHC. I think its still the same setup somewhat so ticking on all 4 cyls is normal.

But the original poster is questioning about the engine click every so often... I still think it is the a/c clutch. But thats worse than trying to diag. over the phone. So we are all in the same boat, its making a funny noise, take it to the dealer or ask the dealer ect.