engine noise
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From: DSM Iowa
Is it a ticking noise? or ?It could just be a exhaust leak from the exhaust. usually after 50 miles or so you need to go back and check the torque on the manifold bolts..Usually, they will need snugged back down from the heat expansion..
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From: Texas
Ok. I'll snug the bolts down next week and see if I notice a difference.
Ticking noise...yes. Yes I do have a ticking noise under my hood.
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From: Calgary Alberta
Ticking can be a lifter issue, etc., but it can also be an exhaust leak as noted...sometimes a very small leak will sound like a tick.
Honestly I've used a piece of garden hose as a stethoscope before to find an exhaust leak, couple of feet long, one end in ear and the other poking around...found my leak in about 30 seconds after at least two mechanics had missed it. Kind of hilarious, but works.
Honestly I've used a piece of garden hose as a stethoscope before to find an exhaust leak, couple of feet long, one end in ear and the other poking around...found my leak in about 30 seconds after at least two mechanics had missed it. Kind of hilarious, but works.
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Drifting
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Ticking can be a lifter issue, etc., but it can also be an exhaust leak as noted...sometimes a very small leak will sound like a tick.
Honestly I've used a piece of garden hose as a stethoscope before to find an exhaust leak, couple of feet long, one end in ear and the other poking around...found my leak in about 30 seconds after at least two mechanics had missed it. Kind of hilarious, but works.
Honestly I've used a piece of garden hose as a stethoscope before to find an exhaust leak, couple of feet long, one end in ear and the other poking around...found my leak in about 30 seconds after at least two mechanics had missed it. Kind of hilarious, but works.
Yes. That works.
