Whats that ticking sound??
23 February 2010, 06:19 PM
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Whats that ticking sound??
Probably heard this alot already but my 1997 2.0 WRC STI jap import has developed a loud ticking sound. It seems to be coming from the drivers side (right) of the engine somewhere around the pistons. Ive been told it could be a piston return valve sticking or dodgy spark plug or leads meaning the piston is slapping. The car also runs for about 10 mins then seems to flood and stop. Ive been told to try draining oil to remove any blocks on the valve and change spark plugs or leads. Any other ideas what it could be. Is this a common problem???? Thanks Adam
23 February 2010, 06:33 PM
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Probably heard this alot already but my 1997 2.0 WRC STI jap import has developed a loud ticking sound. It seems to be coming from the drivers side (right) of the engine somewhere around the pistons. Ive been told it could be a piston return valve sticking or dodgy spark plug or leads meaning the piston is slapping. The car also runs for about 10 mins then seems to flood and stop. Ive been told to try draining oil to remove any blocks on the valve and change spark plugs or leads. Any other ideas what it could be. Is this a common problem???? Thanks Adam
23 February 2010, 07:43 PM
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I recently got a simlar noise after going down to 5/40 oil...it's the tappets I believe. if the car was running fine would the noise be a big problem? how loud is it? can it be heard from in the car?
23 February 2010, 08:15 PM
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i would not say a big problem just annoying and makes me nerves i can hear my noise in the car with radio off and window down or up and if i stand near the front of the car bonnet up or down
23 February 2010, 08:21 PM
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The noise on mine is not really something you can ignore. To be honest ive stopped driving it because im worried about any damage caused. There is a definite power loss. Thinking maybe its only running 3 pistons??
23 February 2010, 08:26 PM
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23 February 2010, 09:10 PM
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