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Jul 18, 2002 | 03:18 PM

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Hey guys,

I have been noticing a quiet ticking noise coming from the drivers side of the engine, it is pretty constant and I hear it the loudest at about 1500 rpm.

Any ideas as to what this is?

Thanks,

Ben

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Jul 18, 2002 | 04:40 PM

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It can be many things. The most common would be an exhaust leak.

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Jul 18, 2002 | 05:25 PM

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it is not an exhaust leak, it sounds like it is coming from inside the motor heh... I don't know--> how do i check to see if a rocker is loose?

Thanks,

Ben

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Jul 18, 2002 | 05:56 PM

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Car: 99 Formula

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Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 342

I would check for a collapsed lifter, but never rule out an exhaust leak. Unless the sound goes away.

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Jul 18, 2002 | 07:32 PM

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Most likely the sound is a tapping pushrod, caused by a loose rocker or a sticking valve.

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Jul 18, 2002 | 07:36 PM

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Car: 99 Formula

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I'd suggest taking off that air cleaner. I had one on my old Stang, backfired and burnt the foam and sucked it into the carb.

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Jul 18, 2002 | 07:50 PM

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Before you rip your engine apart, check the pcv valve. It ticks very quietly.

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Jul 18, 2002 | 09:51 PM

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thanks Hulk! that was it

-Ben

Mark: thanks, i saw it backfire tonight and thought about that, after the races this weekend I am gona do that(poor right now)

thanks again!

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Jul 18, 2002 | 09:56 PM

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Glad I could help.

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