I just noticed that when I step on the gas I hear a ticking sound. It gets faster as the RPM's go up, and sometimes does it at idle. What could this be? The car still runs great but this noise is kind of distracting. Thanks.



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1991 Pontiac Firebird
51k Miles
T-Tops
Fire Engine Red
305 TBI
14" Edelbrock Element
"Pure Crempuff"

 

Its probably your lifters. Its commonly called valve ticking, but you lifters are the ones doing the ticking. When was the last time you changed your oil?

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options

 

Hey TAZ, about those lifters.......do u just tighten them to stop the clicking? I have the same problem, when my car is cold and i step on the gas, the clicking starts. But once my car is warmed up, the clicking will stop. Does this sound like the lifters too? Thanx!

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92 Firebird 305 TBI
K&N Open Air Element
K&N Crank Case Filter
Just a begginer, soon i will advance!

 

sounds like the lifter but tightening them won't help. They are dirty. Try running STP and see what happens. Heavier oil helps too.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options

 

Well I just got my oil changed 2 weeks ago, so that shouldn't be the problem. What should I do to fix this because I hear this mostly at idle, and is it serious? Thanks.



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1991 Pontiac Firebird
51k Miles
T-Tops
Fire Engine Red
305 TBI
14" Edelbrock Element
"Pure Crempuff"

 

I was just under the hood and because I have the 14" open element I heard a sort of very faint "breathing sound" coming from the throttle body. It was very faint but it sounded like someone snoring. Could this be part of the problem? If its not, then what can I use to fix this clicking at idle sound?

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1991 Pontiac Firebird
51k Miles
T-Tops
Fire Engine Red
305 TBI
14" Edelbrock Element
"Pure Crempuff"

[This message has been edited by 91RedFire (edited November 18, 2001).]

 

Does anybody know what this is and how to fix it? This is getting kind of embarassing when it just starts clicking at idle and in park. Any help is appreciated.



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1991 Pontiac Firebird
51k Miles
T-Tops
Fire Engine Red
305 TBI
14" Edelbrock Element
"Pure Crempuff"

 

Sounds like the lifters to me. You will have to change the lifters. It's not a hard job just time consuming since you have to take off the distributor, TB, Intake manifold, valve covers and pushrods.

 

There are some things you can do to maybe fix it before you pull them. Like putting some transmission fluid in the oil. Or adding STP.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options

 

If you heard it coming from the TB, then it could be your injectors. The noise injectors make has been described as a clicking.
This is normal, unless excessive.

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No guts, no glory.

 

Put some ATF in the oil next oil change. It has Additicves that will help clean them out.

 

Also check for an exhaust leak, most likely at the head/exhaust manifold mounting point. Tighten them suckers up.

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89CamaroRS
Power Rating: 1.21 Jigowatts
Mods:Flux Capacitor
Future Plans: Time Travel

[This message has been edited by TriGenRS (edited November 20, 2001).]

 

i've experienced the clicking on a ford pick up at work, it was the exhaust manifold.

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late model 91 rs, fully loaded, auto, t-tops, red leather, paint- gm red and yellow blend (light red), custom painted 16" Camaro rims
305 tbi flat base 14"x3" with K&N, hypertech chip, accel super stock plug wires, only use full synthetic oil and delco filter, 2 1/2" cat delete pipe, Edelbrock 3" cat-back
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15.854@87.57 (I think I could have it 15.5 with good tires and two more runs)
next month: rest of ultimate tbi

[This message has been edited by vicV8rs91 (edited November 20, 2001).]

 

Thanks for all your help guys. I will check for the exhaust leak, but for the STP thing, is that just the Injector cleaner/carb cleaner that you add in your tank?




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1991 Pontiac Firebird
51k Miles
T-Tops
Fire Engine Red
305 TBI
14" Edelbrock Element
"Pure Crempuff"

 

NO! Its thick honey like oil treatment. You put it in your oil. Get the right one. STP makes lots of stuff. Don't put injector treatment in your oild and oil treatment in your gas!


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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options

[This message has been edited by Tas (edited November 20, 2001).]

 

Snoring sound - normal with an open el.

Ticking - probably exhaust manifold bolts loose, i've heard of this before, and mine is doing it i think.

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88 Camaro (The mighty LO3 SC!)
305TBI/700R4/2.73/125,XXX miles
10" Open Element and Flowmaster 80 seires
Bosch Platinum plugs
Double silicone Accel wires


Next up: headers and gears

 

Ticking - old injectors.

When they get old and worn out they tick really loud

Kat

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90 RS 305 TBI A4
Dumb ***/**** poor/orginating memeber of the infamous NE Crew
Time to see, believe this in me,This pain that i feel deep inside

 

My fuel injectors are brand new ACD's and they are loud as hell. I think they are "reverberating" in the larger plenum of the Holley Pro-Jection intake. Everything else is the same.

Yes the open element filter is LOUD. Whenever I do major mods to my van I drive with the dog house (engine cover) off and lemme tell ya, that thing is deafening.