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Old 01-06-2009, 07:22 PM
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when my engine is idoling theres a wierd *** tickin sound and i have no clue what it is. anyone know?
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 07:31 PM
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You probably need a valve adjustment.
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 07:40 PM
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Use a section of rubber hose to localize the noise. If the ticking is coming from the top of engine (head), then a valve adjustment issue is a good guess. If the noise is coming from the bottom of the engine (block), it could be a piston rod issue. Also check the many engine sensors, valves, solenoids, and injectors.
 
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