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Old Sep 18, 2001 | 04:38 PM
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ok I have this ticking kinda of noise where my fly wheel and torque converter is. The more i raise the RPMS and faster the ticking gets. Is this a problem something I need to worry about or what? What do you think it is
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Old Sep 18, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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Most likely it is an exhaust leak. Hence with the higher rpm, greater the pressure faster the ticking.

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Old Sep 18, 2001 | 05:15 PM
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Does it get louder with RPM?? That usually means an exhaust leak.

It could be a loose rocker. if the noise level is them same but just gets faster.

just my .02 cents

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