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"ticking" while idling


ThiRteeN
11-25-2007, 09:10 AM
when my car is idling, there is a slight "ticking" noise. I think it may be the valves, but I'm not 100% sure. Anyone know what it could be? I need to change the timing belt too, could that be why its ticking?
Schister66
11-25-2007, 02:33 PM
Ticking could be:

-unadjusted valves (valve lash)
-rip in the timing belt (happened to me)
-Lost motion assemblies
ThiRteeN
11-25-2007, 06:45 PM
-Lost motion assemblies whats that?
b18ceg
11-30-2007, 10:44 AM
lmas are behind the rocker arms it like a little hydraulic rod that the rocker arm pushes on which in return the lma pushes back on the rocker are keeping everything tight. if i am wrong someone correct me. :rolleyes:

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