Engine Gurus??
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Bradley Il.
2017 C3 of the Year Finalist
Engine Gurus??
I'm am not a mechanic by any means. But, I know you guys will know what's up.
I've got a "ticking" when accelerating, it disapears when I get up to speed(any speed).
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I've got a "ticking" when accelerating, it disapears when I get up to speed(any speed).
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Tolland CT
By ticking could you be referring to detonation (pinging). Does this only under load or hard acceleration? If it is, maybe try running higher octane gas.
Instructor
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 172
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From: Hesperia California
ticking,?
If the ticking noise is under acceleration only and not at cruse, and a little at idle. I think it is a simple exhaust leak, had one of my smog pump plugs on the exhaust manifold fallout the other day. at idle slight ticking, during acceleration constant ticking, backing off or at cruse no ticking. How to track it down, engine running hood open Rev engine by hand at carb if it is an exhaust leek you will be able to hear it and find it easy this way. GOOD LUCK. firstvett69
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From: Chester VA
Likely an exhaust leak like others have said. I had one for a couple years I couldn't track down. When I removed the headers it had a small hole on the inside area of the pipe that faced the engine and could not be seen while they were installed. They can be tough to find but that's what it sounds like the problem is.