Engine making ticking noise

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:29 pm

Dont kno what it is . i think it may be the lifters. and if so what do i do

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:31 pm

how severe are we talking?

neons tick, its what they do. if it's not ticking theres a problem

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:54 pm

lol its loud

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:39 pm

ya mine ticks as well, its just what it does, i asked that question when i started on this forum, turns out its just the engine

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:45 pm

its so freaking annoying

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:46 pm

turn the music up

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:52 pm

good idea

n20sxt · Post by **n20sxt** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:35 pm

DoubtedNeon wrote:turn the music up

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:42 pm

Mine ticks as well...

...and if you look at my oil analysis posted in this section there is nothing wrong with the engine that an oil analysis could show.

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:47 pm

Ticking noises are typically from the lash adjusters.

The lash adjusters in the SOHC are known to get sticky and full of gunk. You can remove the rocker arms and squish the lash adjuster in a vise to free them up. A little penetrating oil will help too. Then they will pump up/down much better and reduce noise.

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:18 pm

There was also a post about getting the correct spacing on the hold down clamps for the shafts reducing noise signifigantly. But IDK even where to serch for that. Worn guides will also add to the symphony under the cover. My engine is so much quieter after I had the exhaust guides replaced. It makes you nervous, because then you hear other noises.