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Hbuscema · 08-03-2020, 10:02 PM

(see YouTube link below for an example of what I'm dealing with)
When ever my engine warms up and I leave it to idle for more that 30 seconds it starts making a horrendous ticking noise, almost sounds like the chain it hitting the top of the rocker cover, if anyone has any idea of what it could be or how to resolve it that would be great, thanks.

https://youtu.be/LZLm83RuNik

zombiewolf513 · 08-03-2020, 10:15 PM

Its the VCT gear

If you cant replace it, the vct can be eliminated by swapping in an s13 intake cam gear and bolt but you lose a ton of bottom end. Wouldnt recommend it

08-03-2020, 10:02 PM	#1
Hbuscema Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Auckland newzeland Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Horrendous engine ticking noise when hot and idling (see YouTube link below for an example of what I'm dealing with) When ever my engine warms up and I leave it to idle for more that 30 seconds it starts making a horrendous ticking noise, almost sounds like the chain it hitting the top of the rocker cover, if anyone has any idea of what it could be or how to resolve it that would be great, thanks. https://youtu.be/LZLm83RuNik

08-03-2020, 10:15 PM	#2
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Its the VCT gear If you cant replace it, the vct can be eliminated by swapping in an s13 intake cam gear and bolt but you lose a ton of bottom end. Wouldnt recommend it