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Dec 6, 2010 | 10:15 PM

Nate B

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Ticking noise?

I put a quieter catback on my car today and now I hear a ticking noise from my engine and dont know where its coming from. I sounds like its coming from the top of the engine like a valve tick. How can you tell if a dual valve spring is broken? The noise may be normal but I haven't noticed it before due to the loud catcack. Is a tick normal? Could it be svo red top injectors ticking?

Dec 6, 2010 | 11:05 PM

seoulbrooks

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From: Yangpyeong Gyeonggi-Do

from what i have read here on the forum and my experience....normal until reaches operating temp.....

Dec 7, 2010 | 07:31 PM

Nate B

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Originally Posted by seoulbrooks

from what i have read here on the forum and my experience....normal until reaches operating temp.....

I hope its normal. I'm pretty sure it does it when the engine is warm also. Its not really loud but it was enough to catch my attention.

Dec 7, 2010 | 08:02 PM

CamminC5

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How many miles are on the car? I would say bad lifter(s). Not valve spring issue.

Dec 7, 2010 | 08:06 PM

lucky131969

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Originally Posted by Nate B

I hope its normal.

Don't hope......having a trusted mechanic listen to it may save you $$ in the future.

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