Ticking/vibration Noise

[xrBlitz]

Hey Guys, first time poster, long time reader, just thought I would say hi, I just wish it was on a better note.

I just got a BF II xr6t for Chrissy very happy with the car, cant wipe the smile off my face, but today, after my usual drive home from work this ticking noise just appeared out of no where.

I didn't do anything out of the ordinary, in fact Ive been taking really easy until I get use to the power, I'm not to sure if this had anything to do with it but the low fuel beep happened, then I think the ticking started, then the fuel light came on. Ive since filled up with fuel and the ticking is still there.

On start up its there a little bit, but only really hear it when I'm accelerating, either lightly of heavily, and even reversing the the ticking is there, and it doesn't go away, engine hot or cold. Its like the vibration from the engine is causing the ticking noise, like something is lose.

It sort of sounds like....I don't know, its hard to explain, think of a cross between a stick stuck in a fan and noise an electric shaver/clippers make when cutting your hair.

Ive been reading that it might be a lose bolt from the heat shield, turbo manifold, or exhaust manifold, so when I get the chance, and the engine is cool enough ill check them out.

But apart from that, if anyone else has any ideas, please let me know.

Ill keep you posted on any up dates.

Cheers, Ash.

Thanks

[EvilDaifu]

Cud be the idle pulley. If you do a search for it on this forum - it's bound to come up. I had a similar noise. Part costs about $25 for a new one. It's a common issue with the Barra engines. Once replaced - no more ticking

[Never had any say Panda]

The best tell tale for the idle pulley is it goes away after the bearing heats up.. There is a couple after market replacements on eBay.. Unsure how they shape up to getting a new one off ford..

[xrBlitz]

Well hopefully it's nothing more then that, although the noise is constantly there, from first start of the engine in the morning, to 30 mins drive later, how long would it take for the bearing to heat up?

Another thing to add is it's the 6 speed manual and the noise sounds like it's coming from around the foot pedal/center consol area, and when I wined the window down I can also hear it, it definantly come from the front of the car.

[bluprinturbo]

probably turbo/manifold leak. pull off the heat shields and check, even if its not that they probably need doing anyway. has it got stock exhaust? heat shields on the exhaust are prone to vibration.

[Paulie2256]

You probably need a new clutch. Also might want to check gearbox oil.

But ye checking the turbo bolts first won't cost you anything.

Edited 02/01/12 10:35 PM by Paulie2256

[xrBlitz]

Oh, and it's only done 45,000 km and the ticking noise is a very fast ticking.

[xrBlitz]

The car is completely stock, only thing done to it is tinted windows.

If it is a turbo/manifold leak, what do you mean by probably need doing anyway? Gasket? Or the bolts need tightening?

Is there a way to check if it's the clutch? And is there a gearbox level indicator?

Cheers.

[Paulie2256]

Usually if it's the clutch the noise will change under different speed and gear selection. Also could change or go away when foot is on the clutch.

By change I mean pitch/tempo

The gearbox has no level indicator. You need to check the level through the reverse switch. The oil should reach a few cm below it.

[xrBlitz]

It does seem to get faster and louter as I accelerate, and when I hit boost it sounds horrible, like electricity acring really fast, or stick or mig welding. Would I be doing damage? I just don't want it to be a problem with the turbo.