I just wanted to get your guys' opinions on what this ticking noise is. Is this normal? Not sure what is normal and what is not haha. I bought the car used about a year ago now, and so I do not FULLY know how the previous 3 owners treated the car.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRD2NBpkjLM [/media]

 

I would say your valves need adjusting but I don't not miles and if it's been done recently.

 

Ah sorry I have 51,000 miles now. The previous owner gave me some service records so I will see if there is anything on there.

 

Yeah I would try to do a valve adjustment first. Just make sure their all in spec and it might help a little.

 

The ticking noise is normal until the engine warms up?

http://s2000.com/forums/engine-tech-drivet...t-question.html

 

Sounds normal to me.

 

In real life the sound is not that metallic sounding, am I correct?
It's normal for this engine.

Here's my video: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WziAG2Bb4eo [/media]

 

Hmm I will have a mechanic look at it.

Is there a possibility that it may be the timing tensioner?

 

i had epic timing chain tensioner noise on mine for about 3 months, i changed it out with a new one, and my god does she idle quiet now.

 

How much did that set you back?