Ticking noise from engine bay.
Ticking noise from engine bay.
Can't figure out what it is. It happens mostly on cold start ups and it cuts out as soon as i get on the gas. As soon as the engine warms up...it stops. What could be cause of this. It sounds like its coming from somewhere in my throttle body when i open the hood. Anybody expirience anything like this?
Mobil1 0w30 or Castrol 0w30 (the one made in germany). The Castrol tends to be a bit heavier. the full synthetic will clean out what is there and flow better during cold startup. people claim Amsoil is as good but i have serious doubts about that company. i am using Amsoil now and it is smoother but that is off topic.
Autozone has Mobil1 on sale right now too so get it while you can.
Autozone has Mobil1 on sale right now too so get it while you can.
Mine ticks too but i dont know if its the same ticking, its the injectors....im getting a new occasional ticking on cold startups by the belts, im guessing another freakin pulley is going bad.
Originally Posted by 4x4Max
Mine ticks too but i dont know if its the same ticking, its the injectors....im getting a new occasional ticking on cold startups by the belts, im guessing another freakin pulley is going bad.
Originally Posted by pmohr
If it is just at cold startups and goes away relatively quickly, it's most likely a timing chain tensioner.
Originally Posted by 4x4Max
Yeah thats how it is. Is one of those expensive/easy to change? Sounds like it shouldnt bee too complicated.
it is VERY hard. make your life easy. try the autorx first. cost you about $30. if that doesnt fix it, it will still clean your engine so you still win out.
Originally Posted by OnEBadAsSi30
Can't figure out what it is. It happens mostly on cold start ups and it cuts out as soon as i get on the gas. As soon as the engine warms up...it stops. What could be cause of this. It sounds like its coming from somewhere in my throttle body when i open the hood. Anybody expirience anything like this?
I checked the fsm manual and I think it's Evap canister purge volume control valve which is located near throttle body, over the rear coilpacks (you have to remove it from the intake manifold when replacing the rear spark plugs).

According to the manual the valve should move smoothly. If it makes clicking sound could it be stuck or work partially ? I wonder if it's possible to clean it and which cleaner to use ?
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