LILWS6

since i did my headers i've noticed the amplified ticking and it just sounds like the exhaust anoying but i can get used to it as long as i know my motor won't go boom. i have stock valve train but i'm thinking it will be cammed before too long

themack56

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i had that ticking sound on my 98 z,, i changed my spark pluges and wires. when i was pullin off the driver side the one all the way in the back, i barely pulled on the wire and it ripped from the spark boot lol, then i just continued when i change my pluges i also changed the gaskets for the egr, after all this i turn on the car and no ticking sound anymore, im so happy

goodrich969

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Ill hopefully have it all fixed next weekend.

lomaximumta

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I got the tick after my header install. We know LS1's have a loud valvetrain but the thin walls on the stainless headers make the VT noise louder.

Could be a loose plug.

I think it is just the noise you get after a cam install.

Mine is pretty loud now...its gonna be really loud after the cam installl...great cant wait!

2_wacko

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I had the tick also problem was a loose plug and wire no more tick. Def check your plugs and wire.

Z-286speed

I found my exhaust leak finally, its off of the AIR which connects to the rubber tube. Now just to find the part number for the burnt plastic peace.

goodrich969

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LMAO okay were all good now. My throttle linkage was hitting off a peice of metal. I zip tied it down and no more tick lol..

goodrich969

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I feel like a dumbass btw.

biomedengny

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WRENCHER I have a comp cam with .584 lift and harlandsharp roller rockers and I'm getting a low sewing machine noise, is that normal?????

Thanks

Fibbado

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When you have an aluminum block engine with longtube headers you're gonna be hearing stuff that every car does (especially with aftermarket cams and a lighter aftermarket valvetrain). It's just the name of the game. Cast iron motors you won't hear as much especially through different exhaust manifolds (ceramic coated SLIGHTLY muffle ticks more than straight stainless steel).

On the other hand, improper lifter preload (incorrect pushrod length) will cause a tick. Or even a collapsed lifter would cause that, but I would think it would be louder. Not positive on that one.

02ws6_david

i have the exact same tick tick tick your talking about i have 46000 on a A4 ws6... i want to put new heads and and cams in but i still want to keep my drivability i drive about 40 miles highway a day