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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2007
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Hey just a quick question my engine is making a ticking noise whenever i drive. Its a ford falcon au forte series III. Just wondering if anyone has had this problem before and how they fixed thanks.
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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put some oil in it.
noisy lifters are common. but if the ticking is loud, then you are probably severly low on oil. but if oil is good, tighten your header bolts.
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Does it make the noise under braking? Does it make the noise when turning? Is the noise high or low or medium pitch? The more info you give us, the more we'll be able to help point you in the right direction. Cheers, GK BTW, just in case your oil is very, very low, check it first thing tomorrow!
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2007
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hey sorry the noise is constant all the time when the car is on. when i rev it ticks to the revs. eg if i go fast it'll tick fast and when i slow down it'll tick slower. when im idle it'll tick as well. ill check my oil in the morning thanks for the help! hopefull it helps
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Geelong
Posts: 1,407
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is the noise seem to be coming from the right hand side??, my car was doing the same thing a couple of weeks ago so i changed my header gasket and it fixed it.
At idle that will be your lifters! check your oil? how old is the oil more importantly? |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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if your lifters are ticking make sure the oil you're using is not heavier than specified . i was using a slightly heavier oil and had ticking lifters i went back to the correct spec oil and fixed the problem
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CRE.87V
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newcastle
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is it ur injectors???? mine was said to be lifters, these where replaced months ago noise is still there....mine is coming from injectors and fuel rail....dont know wat this is
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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It would be the Oil .. I bet !
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2007
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it was the oil ! thanks for helping me out everyone, got scared for a moment hahaha. Cars running smooth now
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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The prize goes to HLC! LOL!
Glad the problem is sorted. GK
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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![]() tightened up the headers and the ticking went. about 2 days later it was back and getting worse. i'd checked the oil about a month prior and it was sweet. so i didnt think to check it again. i checked it, and hardly any oil in there... oops ![]()
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2020
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My BF dedicated gas has just started ticking when cold but when it hits operating temp the tick goes. Any ideas? I initially thought oil but al it good.
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