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svtmerc510
10-06-2009, 05:28 PM
My MM recently started to make a clicking noise under the hood. I think it's a liffter. Can anyone help me out? It first started only when I started up my car but now it's a constant click!!
a_d_a_m
10-06-2009, 05:51 PM
How many miles?
What kind/viscosity oil are you using?
What kind of oil filter are you using?
Mods?
Blackened300a
10-06-2009, 06:03 PM
My MM recently started to make a clicking noise under the hood. I think it's a liffter. Can anyone help me out? It first started only when I started up my car but now it's a constant click!!

Can you take a video of the noise? Or post a sound clip?
Green96
10-06-2009, 06:43 PM
Could be the dreaded head tick. I have not experienced it, but do a search I think it is fairly well known. I think it is more common in 2003s, but I am not positive.
a_d_a_m
10-06-2009, 06:51 PM
Could be anything...timing chain tensioners, lifters, valve rattle, one of the pulleys making noise...etc.
Blackened300a
10-06-2009, 07:10 PM
Could be the dreaded head tick. I have not experienced it, but do a search I think it is fairly well known. I think it is more common in 2003s, but I am not positive.

Depends. If its really loud then its not the head tick. I have it and its a faint sound that you can only hear with your head close to the engine.
Green96
10-06-2009, 07:39 PM
I though that the head tick was fairly loud. I remember is being discussed that it could be heard outside the car with the hood down...I think.
RR|Suki
10-06-2009, 10:38 PM
I though that the head tick was fairly loud. I remember is being discussed that it could be heard outside the car with the hood down...I think.

yep, my car has always done it, it's pretty dang loud... I just ignore it
justbob
10-07-2009, 07:14 AM
Video.....
RacerX
10-07-2009, 10:34 AM
Have you changed gas brands or tunes lately? Was thinking possible detonation? Then again, KR would kick in...
RF Overlord
10-07-2009, 11:40 AM
We really need a sound clip, or at least a better description of the "clicking"...

Driver's side? Passenger side? Front of motor? Up high or down low? Does it change with RPM? Does it do it only at idle? Anything more you can supply will help.
ctrlraven
10-07-2009, 12:16 PM
My driver's side fuel injectors tick like crazy until the engine is warmed up then I really don't hear it anymore.

Pulleys don't make clicking sounds they making whining sounds......ask DOOM he has heard my mini s/c lol.