Ticking sound. Possibly timing belt issue?

Originally Posted by MightyBobo Its the gentle tapping of the pistons into the valves, massaging them into the proper shape. After a little bit of driving, they'll be shaped to

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11-16-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Its the gentle tapping of the pistons into the valves, massaging them into the proper shape. After a little bit of driving, they'll be shaped to perfection, and you'll gain horsepower.

You should probably add some sort of indicator that you're joking

Keep in mind that a lot of people with little to no knowledge of how an engine works use the internet.

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