Hey I have a 98 3.8 a4 with like 52k mileage on it. Since ive had it its been driven pretty hard, you know racingm donuts, all that good ****. But it seems like over the last two days ive been hearing a ticking, only reason why I heard it is because I had to get out and punch in some #'s at a gate, maybe its always been like this. I lifted the hood and still heard it, sounded or looked like the sound was coming from the injectors. I went to the exhaust and put my ear next to it, had a friend rev it, didnt hear anything that sounded like a lifter. Any suggestions as to what it could be? Could this have something to do with my poor MPG and ET's???
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1998 Firebird 3.8, A4<br />Mods: Alum Ds, Yank TC 2800 stall, Rksport lid, FTRA, SLP air temp sensor, K&N, Flowmaster catback 2.5\" w/cutout, 3:42 gears w/LSD<br />Best E/T: 15.6 @ 86 mph (w/o gears / lsd or verter)<br />Best 60: 2.234<br /><a href=\"http://www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com</a> -- club site<p>To come?: l67 piston package hardened, turbo? spray? low 12\'s? well seeTags: None
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guess I need a TTT1998 Firebird 3.8, A4<br />Mods: Alum Ds, Yank TC 2800 stall, Rksport lid, FTRA, SLP air temp sensor, K&N, Flowmaster catback 2.5\" w/cutout, 3:42 gears w/LSD<br />Best E/T: 15.6 @ 86 mph (w/o gears / lsd or verter)<br />Best 60: 2.234<br /><a href=\"http://www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com</a> -- club site<p>To come?: l67 piston package hardened, turbo? spray? low 12\'s? well see
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Our 3.8's injectors make a ticking noise from when you first buy the car. It should not be to loud though. But, you should expect a slight ticking noise, that'z just the injectors.2000 V6 Camaro(bought brand new)
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Several Mods..:naughty:plus Nitrous=WEEeee:banana:
2007 Suzuki GS500F :D
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2007 Chevy Aveo 5
Mods K&N air filter:excited:
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good, thx for the reply, now I can tear into it again.1998 Firebird 3.8, A4<br />Mods: Alum Ds, Yank TC 2800 stall, Rksport lid, FTRA, SLP air temp sensor, K&N, Flowmaster catback 2.5\" w/cutout, 3:42 gears w/LSD<br />Best E/T: 15.6 @ 86 mph (w/o gears / lsd or verter)<br />Best 60: 2.234<br /><a href=\"http://www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com</a> -- club site<p>To come?: l67 piston package hardened, turbo? spray? low 12\'s? well see
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An easy way to check that it is not the lifters is to take a 18" ratchet extension and put it over each cylinder on the valve cover. Put your ear up to the other end. If the ticking is under there you'll hear it. Sounds strange but trust me, you'll hear it.94 Quasar Blue Z28<br /><a href=\"http://www.9t4z28.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.9t4z28.com</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.9t4z28.com/Dyno1.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.9t4z28.com/Dyno1.htm</a>
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Well, I just installed a new drive belt. Not hard at all. But, after I got it installed I started the car up to let it run a little. Welp, all of a sudden, I hear a little louder ticking noise other than the injectors. I was like ohh great a lifter. But, after putting my ear up to different parts of the engine, I found it was not the injectors nor lifters but, the sound was coming from near the throttle body. PCV. Looks like I'll be replacing that tomorrow. FUN FUN. :D
[ December 20, 2002: Message edited by: Guardiannknight ]</p>2000 V6 Camaro(bought brand new)
5 speed
Project: Unreal
Several Mods..:naughty:plus Nitrous=WEEeee:banana:
2007 Suzuki GS500F :D
Daily driver
2007 Chevy Aveo 5
Mods K&N air filter:excited:
www.guardiansworlds.com
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lol =(1998 Firebird 3.8, A4<br />Mods: Alum Ds, Yank TC 2800 stall, Rksport lid, FTRA, SLP air temp sensor, K&N, Flowmaster catback 2.5\" w/cutout, 3:42 gears w/LSD<br />Best E/T: 15.6 @ 86 mph (w/o gears / lsd or verter)<br />Best 60: 2.234<br /><a href=\"http://www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.teamfoxfire.iwarp.com</a> -- club site<p>To come?: l67 piston package hardened, turbo? spray? low 12\'s? well see
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