The Slightest Ticking Sound

[tom_burnley]

Hi all,

just an excercise in confidence I think more then anything else........ my elise has developed a kind of quiet ticking sound in conjunction with its normal growl, which seems to be louder at higher revs..... the frequency ticking increases/decreases with engine speed.

Is this just one of those "engine getting on a bit" things or more sinister - I'm only paranoid, cos a peugeout that I once had went kaboom after ticking.

as always
Tom

[Bonce]

Hmm, could be a noisy tappet, mine has always had that problem. If it's bothering you it's probably best to get an expert ear to have a quick listen.

[lotuslad]

tom_burnley said:

I'm only paranoid, cos a peugeout that I once had went kaboom after ticking.

[ianpaisleyvoiceon]Never mess with the provo, we know where you live![ianpaisleyvoiceoff]

[alki]

Its normally the fuel pressure regulator valve that ticks...more so on a cold day. does it sound like its coming from over your left shoulder? if so probly that and dont worry its normal.
But if your worried get it checked out

[Bonce]

But the charcoal cannister ticking doesn't change with engine speed.

[fergusd]

alki said:

Its normally the fuel pressure regulator valve that ticks...more so on a cold day

There is no fuel pressure regulator valve that ticks on an elise . . . or makes any noise for that matter . . . come to think of it the fuel pressure regulator isn't really a valve either . . . so it's not a valve and doesn't tick . . .

Fd

[alki]

once again my ignorance has amazed even me!

.....ill get me coat

omg! that means there somink strange ticking in my car too

[Bonce]

Fear not. The ticking sound that you hear on cold mornings is the charcoal cannister.

[alki]

so i got a bbq set up in the back of my car?? sweet!!
now i have something to tell my doughting peers!
"my car is sexy as and!!! it has a built in barbie just in case"

muhaaa muhaaaaaaaaaa!!!! :meglomaniac:


>> Edited by alki on Friday 19th March 02:02