VT engine ticking noise

[dylanstone]

hey everyone
got a ticking noise in my engine but isnt HEAPS loud
just wondering whether that supercheap stuff you can buy will fix it at all, or is it a waste of money?

i dont think its a cracked piston head etc.

cheers

[lufkin]

does it go away once engine is heated up?

[2ndLook]

Probobly something different but my VT had a ticking noise, ended up being a leak in the exhaust manifold.

[lufkin]

Probobly something different but my VT had a ticking noise, ended up being a leak in the exhaust manifold.

thats what i was getting at lol, had same problem on my calais and went away once warm, was a cracked manifold

[2ndLook]

Yeah i remember it drove me mad for about a month until i finally got around to get it done! The missus had the VT so i didnt worry about it at first but everytime i drove it i thought F### this! Get your mechanic to check it out & you will prob find thats what it is.

[dylanstone]

yeh its only really noticeable with the window down and no music when its warmed up

when i put my ear close to the noise, it's at its loudest around the pistons so i dunno

how much did it cost to replace the exhaust mainfold?

[acarmody]

It cost about 30 minutes work. Exhaust shops throw those manifolds in the bin so ask for one. There are a million Ecotecs getting loud exhausts. The gaskets are about $5 from Repco.

[dylanstone]

It cost about 30 minutes work. Exhaust shops throw those manifolds in the bin so ask for one. There are a million Ecotecs getting loud exhausts. The gaskets are about $5 from Repco.

thanks ill suss it out

[D-Rich]

ecotech's are fairly common to tick. it can be put down to many things such as:
1. the viscosity of your oil is too low (hydraulic lifters)
2. the exhaust gases tick when the collect in the manifold.
3. your valve clearances need adjusting.

i dont think i've heard an ecotech that doesnt tick.
just turn up the music