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12-20-2021, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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Engine ticking noise
My engine has a ticking noise that increases with rpm and can be heard at idle when stopped. I think it is a valve clearance noise. If it is valve noise is it normal? I have heard it on some other A's but not all. Thanks, Bill G
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12-20-2021, 11:36 AM | #2 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
Try to locate the noise. If its coming from the valve cover its probably valve lash. Removing the cover will allow for checking the lash and determining if you have non-adjustable or adjustable lifters. [ manifolds don't have to be removed for this.]
Is the noise normal ? Yep, that is, a certain amount is normal. |
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12-20-2021, 11:53 AM | #3 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
You might also want to check your timing gear. Mine started making a slight noise before it let go….
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12-20-2021, 12:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
Sometimes a valve will start sticking in these engines due to varnish from old fuel because the spring tensions are very low compared to an overhead valve engine doesn't take much for the valve to stick
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12-20-2021, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
Please don’t start taking things apart.
Marvel Mystery Oil in your gas should help you out. If you have a higher mileage engine you might also want to change your old to 20W-50 along with one blue bottle of STP as the last half quart. This is my standard first advise on what you have said your car is doing. In most cases that I am aware of, it has done the trick. Good luck. Enjoy. |
12-20-2021, 06:47 PM | #6 |
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12-20-2021, 07:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
Buy a mechanics stethoscope and see if you can narrow it down a bit as to where it is coming from.
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12-20-2021, 07:50 PM | #8 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
My ticking noise turned out to be a blown manifold gasket
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12-23-2021, 01:53 PM | #9 |
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Re: Engine ticking noise
I will check these things this weekend. Thanks
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