Engine Ticking, Not Lifters
Evolving Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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First I thought it was the injectors, too loud, too different. Used a mechanics stethoscope, thought it was a pulley. Noise was coming from the front of the block. Injector was stuck open, fuel thinned out the oil. Lots of damage. MMNA says the injectors are a known issue, and still wouldn't replace under warranty.
both my mitsubishi's tick intermittently. actually both my mitsubishi's make a lot of mysterious noises. but they both seem to run great, I just try not to worry about it because you'll go crazy chasing a percieved problem. if there's a real problem, the car will let you know and it will be very obvious.
My car does the exact same thing when its cold, clears up after a 2 min warmup. Really bad durring the winter, almost scary sounding. And to me it sounds like valve train, maybe the oil isnt getting up there quick enough? Oil pump?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Sweden
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Las Vegas
Mine ticks as well. It does go away when I push in the clutch, comes back when I let the clutch out. Only seems to happen at idle, or maybe I can't hear it over road and motor noise while driving. Its pretty loud. I had a friend tell me he would guess it was the throw out bearing going out.
I personally think its the AC, cause it also shuts off when I turn off the AC, or maybe that just causes enough vibration to bring it out to a noticeable level, not sure.
I personally think its the AC, cause it also shuts off when I turn off the AC, or maybe that just causes enough vibration to bring it out to a noticeable level, not sure.
