ticking noise
- Thread starter nadroj
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Hmm,
To locate a mechanical tick requires a listening device.
Stethoscopes work great.
http://store.yahoo.com/toolsplus/lis52500.html
Old mechanics use a long metal screw driver by placing the metal tip on the suspected source and placing the handle against your ear.
Use caution to prevent shorting any connections or getting into a moving part.
Move the metal tip around until the loudest source is located.
My WAG is a fuel injector, they can still work great making a lot of noise.
Later,
To locate a mechanical tick requires a listening device.
Stethoscopes work great.
http://store.yahoo.com/toolsplus/lis52500.html
Old mechanics use a long metal screw driver by placing the metal tip on the suspected source and placing the handle against your ear.
Use caution to prevent shorting any connections or getting into a moving part.
Move the metal tip around until the loudest source is located.
My WAG is a fuel injector, they can still work great making a lot of noise.
Later,
Don't get too concerned unecessarily. The fuel injectors can make a ticking noise as they fire, especially on older cars. This doesn't necessarily mean its BAD. Just old, or dirty. You need to determine WHERE it is coming from. If it sounds like a click it's probably the injectors. If it sounds like a tap, it could be a valve or something more serious. Sorry, I do realize that on the internet it's impossible to describe the difference between a click and a tap!
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