Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 07/02/21 10:44 AM Author Share Posted 07/02/21 10:44 AM Dang, sounds like this is going to be a fun dive in to figuring out issues. I'm a touch amazed that a exhaust specialist couldn't identify any issue if I'm honest but oh well, have to find a better one clearly. Regardless man, really appreciate your help, I'll definitely keep updated as to what's been going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,298 Member For: 16y 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 07/02/21 10:47 AM Share Posted 07/02/21 10:47 AM no worries, happy to assist good luck with your diagnosing yeah, bit surprising that an exhaust place couldn't diagnose it, but I'm sure there was a reason for the lack of results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 12/05/21 07:41 AM Author Share Posted 12/05/21 07:41 AM So, a small update after this has taken me a few months to finally get into. Replaced the catalytic converter assembly a few days back and the exhaust manifold gasket and the same problem still persists. Also noticed a slight noise between the engine and transmission which sounds like someone intermittently shaking a small rock in a tin can. I'm now a bit lost for ideas 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,122 Member For: 9y 2m 24d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 12/05/21 08:33 AM Share Posted 12/05/21 08:33 AM Loose spark plug for $50. Lock it in Eddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 12/05/21 10:35 AM Author Share Posted 12/05/21 10:35 AM I swear if it's a loose spark plug I'll eat my own pants, reckon it shouldn't be though cause changed all my coil packs and spark plugs about 3 months ago and made sure they were tight 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,122 Member For: 9y 2m 24d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 12/05/21 10:59 AM Share Posted 12/05/21 10:59 AM Yeah nah I was just chucking in a random idea. It makes a similar noise but might or might not be it. It sounds like a lifter noise in the video fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 12/05/21 12:44 PM Author Share Posted 12/05/21 12:44 PM Yeah nah all good lmao, that was I was thinking as well, might be sticky lifters just definitely not hoping it's a bent rod or something as well. Car has been doing my absolute head in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 13/05/21 08:55 AM Author Share Posted 13/05/21 08:55 AM (edited) Hey all, so after replacing the exhaust manifold gasket, I have a better idea of the location of the ticking. I've gone over the engine from the exhaust manifold in the video, does anyone have an idea? Edited 13/05/21 08:56 AM by Zeksta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas98 Member 1,029 Member For: 11y 9m Gender: Male Location: Maryborough Qld Posted 07/06/21 11:46 AM Share Posted 07/06/21 11:46 AM Does sound like a lifter/lash adjuster tick to me. Have you tried different oil or even a additive to help free them up? Worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeksta New Member 12 Member For: 3y 2m 15d Posted 08/06/21 08:02 AM Author Share Posted 08/06/21 08:02 AM Yup, I've used a thinner oil and an additive for a little, it seems to have cleared up almost all the ticking. Now my issue is that the car sounds as if it's not got enough air intake or its chugging, especially in idle or in drive 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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