When I accelerate, my engine compartment makes that sound (Clackity Clack Clackclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclca). I think it's a "sticky" valve(s) type sound, but I'm not definite. Anybody have any ideas what this could be?
It's proportional to the RPM, not travelling/axle/wheel speed, and it only occurs when I accelerate/press on the gas. Shifts are butter smooth, and the engine pulls strong. No oil leaks, and doesn't seem to burn oil. Mobil 1 synthetic since 96K miles.
Car has 145K miles.
Don't know what else to say.
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Started by drPheta, Mar 30 2005 09:14 PM
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:14 PM
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:15 PM
sticky lifter(s)...solution, oil change and add Lucas Synthetic Oil Treatment...run for 3000 miles do another oil change...
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:18 PM
How permanent/long lasting is this Lucas Synthetic Oil Treatment? Thanks for the suggestion BTW.
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:21 PM
its not permanent...it looks just like oil but I guess it penetrates the dirty stuck in the lifters and helps clean them up...I put it in my car after JRL from SS suggested it to me....after a day or so of driving, my noise was gone...drove some more on it and it hasn't come back yet....
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:22 PM
Sounds like it's time for a good ole' Italian Tune-up. Providing the Timing Belt, Oil, and Engine are in good shape.
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 09:37 PM
Hmmm, I'm always scared of the Italian Tune up, but my belts were replaced about 30k ago. Hmmmmm.
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Selling the following: Check the Classifieds: CF goodies | 18" BBS Tritons with GoodYear Eagle GS-D3 F1 Tires | Stage 1 Stuff | Some other odds and ends.
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 12:44 AM
Actually it sounds like you need to replace your o-rings in the oil pick up system I'm thinkin lifter noise
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 01:15 AM
thats a pretty intensive procedure...its much easier to change your oil and add the treatment...if its still click after that, then, yes, maybe the o-rings are bad....but I think that shouldn't be the first treatment you try...
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 03:51 AM
First try will be the Italian Tune-Up... if i can find a long enough strip of road to drive 40mph in L on
Second will be AutoRX. I'm gonna give it a shot to see if that does anything.
If those two fail, I'll just deal with it. The car drives fine, just sounds "not too good."
Second will be AutoRX. I'm gonna give it a shot to see if that does anything.
If those two fail, I'll just deal with it. The car drives fine, just sounds "not too good."
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Posted 01 April 2005 - 12:22 AM
Bahhh, I just realized that maybe it's the exhaust that's leaking. Know what? It is, right at the down pipe/turbo junction. I guess the little donut that came with the down pipe is a bit too small or isn't lined up properly.
Hopefully this resolves any Clackity Clack Clackclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclca...
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Hopefully this resolves any Clackity Clack Clackclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclaclca...
me
1995 Cream Yellow 850 T-5R Wagon (sadly has been sold)
Selling the following: Check the Classifieds: CF goodies | 18" BBS Tritons with GoodYear Eagle GS-D3 F1 Tires | Stage 1 Stuff | Some other odds and ends.
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