Another "ticking sound" post. Asking for help
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Racer
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Another "ticking sound" post. Asking for help
I'm hoping this is just an exhaust leak and not an engine knock. It sounds almost like a metallic sound. I would definitely appreciate any opinions. Sorry for the video orientation
Last edited by BDoc; May 7, 2016 at 03:59 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Without better sound; I vote for exhaust leak.
Get a short length of water hose, hold one end up to your ear, and pass the other around the motor until you find the source.
Get a short length of water hose, hold one end up to your ear, and pass the other around the motor until you find the source.
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Do the hose trick on the valve covers too. Could be a bad/ out of adjustment rocker or lifter
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I would put my money on valve train, but I learned long ago you can't trust even an educated guess when listening to an engine noise like this. I've been fooled too many times. A good stethoscope or the rubber hose trick is necessary to isolate it.
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Just to update everyone and provide valuable information - It turned out to be a header exhaust leak. I took them off, removed the rubber gasket, and used a solid copper gasket purchased from summit. No more leaks! No more sound!
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