tick tick ?

[nissan_240sx]

my friend owns a 1991 240sx, and when we start the engine we hear a ticking sound, what does that mean?. and how do we fix it if its a problem. Sorry if someone already posted something similar. im using the computer at school so i cant search through the pages. thanks alot!

Peace!!

[R.W.240]

prolly lifter tick... its not a huge problem but noone could be certain without more info

[shawn_carter69]

yeah without more info just not posible to make any sort of accurate diag

[nissanfanatic]

Theres a clock in your engine.....



Check your oil level and valve lash.

[nissan_240sx]

cool, i changed the cars oil and now its gone, thanks. hmm valve lash?

[orestes]

you were probably a bit low on oil up in the valvetrain and now that you changed it its ok but it will probably come back soon as you burn some off

[nissan_240sx]

oh i see, thanks guys

[Hit_N_Run-player]

valve lash is the distance between the rocker arm and push rod....

[nissanfanatic]

Last time I checked, there weren't any push rods in the KADE.lol

[Chuki_breath]

lol yea i was gonna say.

It could just be the timing chain guides too. All in all, its a common malfunction. Its really not a big deal, but you can fix it if you want.