ANOTHER Engine Ticking Post
Hey everyone,
I am pretty new to the S2000 world, but have already learned so much about this awesome car, especially from S2Ki! Anyways, I am hearing this ticking noise at idle and just want to see if it sounds normal. 2002 AP1 ~127k miles YouTube Link: Details on sound: - It is a light metallic ticking noise, maybe clicking noise? - Its frequency goes up with RPM - It sometimes is apparent from a cold start, sometimes it appears when the engine is warmed up. - You can still hear it with the hood closed - It is quieter when standing on the intake side, audible from the front, and a little bit louder from the exhaust side. - If I put my head down behind the front passenger side wheel, it sounds louder. - Sometimes the tick mysteriously stops for a minute or two - Sometimes I can hear it at idle ~800 RPM , then blip the throttle to ~1k/1.5k and it goes away until back to idle - I can hear the tick in the cabin, but cannot hear it after about 3k rpm because of engine noise Things I've tried: - Searching around S2Ki for all engine ticking posts, but could find none that really sounded like mine... - Valve Adjustment (twice) - Poked around with a mechanics stethoscope (could hear the tick resonating through on some parts, but nothing obvious) - Tick frequency seems to match individual injector noise, but all of them sounded the same and seemed to be OK - Disconnect injectors one at a time to see if noise got quieter (no change, same for all) - Disconnect coils one at a time to see if noise got quieter (no change, same for all) - Remove serp belt for ~30 seconds (ticking still there) Possible Causes: - I don't think common TCT problem, car has GenX Billman TCT from previous owner. Is it possible this is installed incorrectly? Any way to check? - I'm not good at adjusting valves - Header is missing engine bracket, maybe this caused an exhaust leak where header mounts to head? Is this bracket necessary? 11941-PCX-000 - Is there a good way to test this other than soapy water when engine is on? - It is normal injector noise and I am being paranoid (maybe one is on its way out?) - Normal mechanical valve-train noise (why does it go away sometimes?) - Other Engine damage?? (hopefully not....) Next Steps: - New Plugs (current look OK but are 4 years/10k miles old) - torqued to 25 lb-ft - New Coils (I have a VERY slight misfire at idle every once in a while when car is hot, no CELs or performance issues) I can hear/feel the puff out the exhaust. - Remove header and check for leaks - ???? I know its hard to diagnose a noise from a video, but if anyone can give me any other ideas or items to check, it would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks! |
Likely still a loose valve, nothing serious. The other thing is possible tct related, and again not serious at this level if that's what it is.
Injectors do make a clicking sound when they fire, but that should be consistent. |
Oh, let me update: Car does have a Billman GenX TCT on it from Previous Owner.
I plan to do the intake retainers in the next few weeks.. so that means another chance to get the VA right! Thanks! |
Checked idler bearing
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That engine sounds pretty darn good to me.
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No abnormal noises there at all.
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Thanks everyone for taking a listen! I'll just keep listening for any change and enjoy the car :)
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