Ticking from intake???

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11-20-2001, 03:38 AM

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Ticking from intake???

My friend has a 91 Z28 that seems to have a tick from what sounds like the intake. It is not an exhaust leak. What could cause this?
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11-20-2001, 07:33 AM

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Re: Ticking from intake???

If it sounds like its coming from the top of the car its probably a bent pushrod or two...has be been over revving??

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11-20-2001, 07:34 AM

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Re: Ticking from intake???

It could be a ignition misfire.

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11-20-2001, 07:40 AM

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Re: Ticking from intake???

That too...does the car feel likes its lost any power??

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11-24-2001, 12:20 AM

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Re: Ticking from intake???

Does he happen to have headers? If so, it could be the AIR valves fluttering.

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11-24-2001, 12:26 AM

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Re: Ticking from intake???

could be the pcv valve tapping

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