Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

[CAMARODJD]

hey ppl i got a 97 3.8 with a little over 108k on the car i jus started it n there a ticking noise , the ticking noise goes faster with the rpms i checked the oil level n it ok wat can be the problem ???????? let me know thanx

[97rs4life]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

could be a multiple of things. exhaust leak, sticky lifter, fuel injectors, etc.

Does it go away when the car is warmed up?

[CAMARODJD]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

i just started it right as im typing to see if it goes away when it warms up ..... but when i started it it was really loud for a couple of seconds then the ticking noise lowered down a little

[CAMARODJD]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

after the car warmed up the ticking stopped

[97rs4life]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

sounds like it could be a sticky lifter then. Have you ever tried seafoaming a car? That might be able to burn up that carbon in your engine and keep the lifter from ticking.

[CAMARODJD]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

where can i get seafoam at n where do i put it in the vaccum line ?

[cam98aro]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

where can i get seafoam at n where do i put it in the vaccum line ?

the parts store, and you use your brake booster vacuum line, which connects down by your master cylinder.

the problem does sound like a lifter, could be bent, ect..

[Tech]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

If its just a quiet ticking then I wouldnt worry. Lifters probably getting tired. My motor made all kinds of ticking and clanking then when I changed my oil instead of all castrol gtx oil I put a quart of lucas in and all noise stopped and oil pressure is higher =). Perhaps try that. Also dont get a fram oil filter, they are junk. Consider WIX.

[Nikos95]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

Also dont get a fram oil filter, they are junk. Consider WIX.

+1 personally I buy Mobil 1 filters, but thats because I get a deal on them $5 instead of the shelf cost of around $15-20.... But WIX is another good one!

Same problem I have a noisy lifter, and its really annoying.

[cam98aro]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

do NOT put lucas in your engine, it bubbles up, and ruins your oil pump

[jeffkiernan]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

i had a ticking noise also. i listened to the engine and it was coming from the spark plugs. a few of them were loose and it was making a ticking sound.

[Ace]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

do NOT put lucas in your engine, it bubbles up, and ruins your oil pump

Maybe the noise IS the oil pump.

[Tech]

Re: Ticking Noise Coming From Engine!!!

I guess so? 25k miles with lucas and my motor/oil pump is running great. Good oil pressure too. That test on bobistheoilguy is a crock.