Ticking noise!!!!

Elmo370z · 08-09-2023, 01:58 PM

Leprechaun tapping a wrench on metal while you start the car

Dreadnaught · 08-12-2023, 06:13 PM

Sounds like you have a piston that's slapping around. You should get a bore scope and inspect each cylinder for wear. From my experience, rod knock is always constant.

Dreadnaught · 08-12-2023, 06:15 PM

Or you could also take off your valve covers and inspect the valve train for issues.

08-09-2023, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,730 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295380	Leprechaun tapping a wrench on metal while you start the car JARblue and Optimiser like this.

08-12-2023, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10141	Sounds like you have a piston that's slapping around. You should get a bore scope and inspect each cylinder for wear. From my experience, rod knock is always constant. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

08-12-2023, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10141	Or you could also take off your valve covers and inspect the valve train for issues. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

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