Diagnose Tick
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Diagnose Tick
I have developed an engine tick that speeds up with rpm's. I originally thought it was my injectors, but now im second guessing myself.
I unplugged the two injectors that I thought were ticking, but the noise never went away. Now I assumed it was these two injectors because the pulse on them is way stronger then the others when touched. Any idea why the pulse is stronger on these two? Are they bad?
Now i'm thinking it might be the lifters. The tick is coming from the back of the engine on the drivers side. If I touch the valve covers I don't feel anything. I'm going to take the covers and take a look. Should everything be tight? Any sort of wiggle?
The engine was rebuilt 2 years ago. This was the first year that 5w30 oil has been used. For the break in I used 10w30. Could this be an issue? Should I still be using 10w30? There is about 3000km on the engine.
The car runs very strong, with no codes. The ticking is present right when the car is started and once it's warm. It never goes away. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!
I unplugged the two injectors that I thought were ticking, but the noise never went away. Now I assumed it was these two injectors because the pulse on them is way stronger then the others when touched. Any idea why the pulse is stronger on these two? Are they bad?
Now i'm thinking it might be the lifters. The tick is coming from the back of the engine on the drivers side. If I touch the valve covers I don't feel anything. I'm going to take the covers and take a look. Should everything be tight? Any sort of wiggle?
The engine was rebuilt 2 years ago. This was the first year that 5w30 oil has been used. For the break in I used 10w30. Could this be an issue? Should I still be using 10w30? There is about 3000km on the engine.
The car runs very strong, with no codes. The ticking is present right when the car is started and once it's warm. It never goes away. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!
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I used a screwdriver and started listening in different areas, but could not find the sound. I've never done this before, but I take it when using a screwdriver or stethoscpe the sound will really jump out?
The sound seems louder under the driver sides dash.
Would an exhaust leak make a ticking sound that followed rpm? Maybe that could explain the rich smell?
The sound seems louder under the driver sides dash.
Would an exhaust leak make a ticking sound that followed rpm? Maybe that could explain the rich smell?
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Well it turns out I had a loose header bolt. I tightened it up and the tick went away. I checked the other bolts and some were a bit loose. Does anyone have any tips on tightening the bolt closest to the passenger?
Thanks to everyone for their help!
Thanks to everyone for their help!
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