well, my engine ticks, i know my valves should be fine, but i was begining to think it might be the alternator, im just not sure yet. i made a video of the noise, its with my crappy digi cam, but it got the job done. the ticking is most noticable in the 3/4 to the end of the clip, its more loud when next to the alternator/under the IM. if u guys have any idea, LMK. i dont wanna spend $$ on a alternator when its not gonna fix anything.


also, when i got the car, it has sub wires in the trunk. maybe the alternator is makeing the noise b/c of the subs? i dunno i dislike car audio.


http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...hone001avi.flv

 

yeah my car does that too.... I think it is normal just the lifters and rods going? I am pretty sure it is normal but if it is not let me know too!

PS sweet video!

 

thanks. it might be normal, but i dont recall it making that noise when i got the car..

 

im assuming you can hear it in the car as well?

 

On mine, yeah but you have to know what you are listening for otherwise it just kind of blends in.

 

yeah, u can hear it in the car eaasier than outside... oddly

 

I've been told I need a tune up for the ticking in my car :dunno:

 

Sounds normal to me. :dunno:

 

Sounds like noisy injectors, which is normal. :bandito:

 

It can be a number of things, from noisy injectors, to the wrong weight motor oil, to valves needing adjustment. I would start with the oil.