Ticking caused by throttle body gasket
10-28-2009, 06:51 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Ticking caused by throttle body gasket
The car idles low and stalls. I replaced the gasket and it has been nothing but trouble since. I do believe the gasket is loose because it makes a tick tick tick sound. Last time it did that, I had a hole in my exaust manifold. It sounds just like this ticking and no, it's not the injectors. Could a bad gasket cause that or no?
Just for records, the TPS is NOT the problem. Ask me how I know.
Just for records, the TPS is NOT the problem. Ask me how I know.
10-28-2009, 11:22 PM
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Race Director
A throttle body gasket that is loose or leaking will not tick. As you discovered, a leak in the exhaust will tick. On the intake side, you will often get a whistle and an increased idle speed.
10-29-2009, 04:23 AM
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Le Mans Master
Why did you replace the gasket in the first place? Have you reset the IAC for base idle yet?
Have you pin pointed the sound? Harbor Freight, $5. You'll be amazed how clearly you can hear engine noises with these things.
Have you pin pointed the sound? Harbor Freight, $5. You'll be amazed how clearly you can hear engine noises with these things.
