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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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I have a 98Z M6 with Hooker LT's with dual systeam (2 pipes,X-pipe,2 bullit mufflers)I have this Ticking noise that is real loud at the collector but i dont have a leak on the header or exaust (cant spell lol)Iv done the restrictor plate mod on the egr i even replaced the egr valve. Please help !!!! thanks

<small>[ March 06, 2003, 01:09 PM: Message edited by: coolguy ]</small>
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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Valvetrain clatter/noise. That is what is refered to as "sewing machine" noise. Perfectly normal with LTs.

BTW... I have the same setup, and it does the same thing.

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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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dude its loud!!!! mostly coming from the drivers side too.
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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 02:38 AM
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Provided all of your connections are tight, more than likely what you are hearing is the exhaust pulses at the bottom of the primary where it meets collector pipe. It's normal...as long as you're sure there are no leaks.
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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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i think it is a leak i just dont know were???
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 02:40 AM
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i think it is a leak i just dont know were???
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 02:41 AM
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i had the same noise and i have mac mid length. all i did was replace my plugs and wires. and it was fine. maybe check you plug wires. my # 8 plug wire was rusted/corroded (spelling).

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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:00 AM
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sounds like an exhaust leak.
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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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How 'bout the AIR? I had the same ticking noise, so I got the AIR restrictor plates. Ticking noise gone.

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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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Maybe a bent push rod. That will make a ticking noise.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Your'e not alone.. I got the SLP LT's w/ the Y-pipe, no cats, and the EGR mod too, and I still have that tick! No leaks, head bolts nice and tight. Can't imagine what else to do. Pushrods arrow straight as well. Can't hear it inside the car though (pipe's are too loud! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Your'e not alone.. I got the SLP LT's w/ the Y-pipe, no cats, and the EGR mod too, and I still have that tick! No leaks, head bolts nice and tight. Can't imagine what else to do. Pushrods arrow straight as well. Can't hear it inside the car though (pipe's are too loud! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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yea i did that ****.... damit i cant figure this out!!!!
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