Ticking Noise....Lifters?!?!?! - Page 2 - Perth-WRX.com

chee · #11 04-07-2007, 09:42 AM

goto a workshop.

ej207 time.

impreza_GT · #12 04-07-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BALISTC

If you can feel it through the pedals, thats a fairly hefty tick.

I'd be checking the engine bearings...do you remember what the old oil looked like when it was drained?

yeh pretty dark, i felt it and it felt quite thin actually...dunno if helps but had some bubbles aswell

impreza_GT · #13 04-07-2007, 09:47 AM

another thing i may be thinking is when i put in the bigger tmic i had to chop a bit off the clutch oil cylinder thingy, therefore having to drain some oil....could it be that the clutch is being deprived of oil and therefore ticking??

Mister Two · #14 04-07-2007, 09:59 AM

oil in the clutch system is only used for the hydraulic actuator that disengages the clutch. If you nicked one of those lines, you would not be able to disengage the clutch and select any gears. The problem is not the clutch.

Its seems you may have a larger problem at hand.

BALISTC · #15 04-07-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by impreza_GT

yeh pretty dark, i felt it and it felt quite thin actually...dunno if helps but had some bubbles aswell

Did it have bronze coloured metal particles in it, or a metallic shimmer or shine through the whole oil??

In regards to the clutch, a heavy tick through the pedal could also be a dodgy throw out bearing...does the tick feel different with the clutch in as opposed to out?

Does the sound come from the engine area? If so, is it

- The back of the engine? (clutch or gearbox noise)
- The middle of the engine? (main or rod bearing)
- The heads? (cylinder head noise i.e. lifters)
- The front? (tensioner or other ancillary noise)

Should be able to narrow it down pretty well, then it will be easier to diagnose.

impreza_GT · #16 04-07-2007, 10:26 AM

thanks joe

will give it a good run down using your process of elimination...

will also look into taking it to a workshop for peace of mind

phizzle · #17 04-07-2007, 11:05 AM

check your cooling fan for anything that might be hitting the blades. Could be something as stupid as a cable tie from someone dodgy hitting a rotating component. Of course if everything you can see checks out, put a deposit down on Wai's old motor and slot that in

VWRX · #18 04-07-2007, 10:39 PM

Im sure you have already but have you checked your belts?

Brendan08 · #19 04-07-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by impreza_GT

hey

my car has recently been making this ticking noise, it is isn sequence with the revs, as they increase so does the frequency of the ticks....

I can feel the ticking through the brake and clutch pedal...

How should i go about fixing it, my mechanic has already put some "lifter Free" in it.

He also said that he has fixed the problem one by changing the oil in a maxima he fixed once...The oil currently in the car is motul 300 v chrono - i have done 1 driver training and been to the drags twice, is it time to chance oil, the car is due for a service in about 800 k's.

could it be the oil is due for change....

any help appreciated.....thanks

Exact same thing i'm getting, only noticed after taking right front wheel off though. I wonder if i'm in same boat as you or if its got something to do with my wheels/rotors

Evidencee · #20 05-07-2007, 10:32 PM

sorry man but mini hijack.
Noob question? does my car WRX GDA have solid or hydrolic lifters?