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Almedarj · 11-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Ok so heres the problem there is a ticking noise that begins when i get above 3k rpm, now i just had the engine redone but the warranty expired a month ago lucky me. so the shop said they not responsible i dont blame them i know i wouldn't want to be either. but i do know it not the chain tensioner sound i had that issue before and sounds completely different. any one have any ideas and a shop that they recomend

Sileighty_85 · 11-24-2009, 08:41 PM

check to see if the upper timing chain guide was removed.

Rasty180SX · 11-24-2009, 08:54 PM

Check your lifters...I had to change mine and the noise went away

SlideKing92 · 11-24-2009, 09:09 PM

I have the same problem if it sounds like its coming from the front of the engine its the timing chain guide, I have a shop will highly recommend depending where you are in CA PM me and i will give you all the info and the price they quoted me to fix that same problem

fcdrifter20 · 11-24-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Almedarj

Ok so heres the problem there is a ticking noise that begins when i get above 3k rpm, now i just had the engine redone but the warranty expired a month ago lucky me. so the shop said they not responsible i dont blame them i know i wouldn't want to be either. but i do know it not the chain tensioner sound i had that issue before and sounds completely different. any one have any ideas and a shop that they recomend

is it single cam or twin cam???? how many miles since the engine was rebuilt??

gots13? · 11-28-2009, 08:41 PM

hey bro i have the same problem with the timing chain I'm in Arcadia how much was it to fix?

Almedarj · 12-01-2009, 06:58 PM

the timing chain issue was fixed for 250 at a shop in industry ran by some dude named johnson and ill check my lifters

Shadowhunter · 12-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Don't pay for someone to do this it is fairly simple and straightforward. New valve cover gasket, remove valve cover bolts in order and carefully.
Make sure your engine is CYL #1 TDC. Remove and mark distro. remove lower cover, Unscrew 2 bolts on two timing chain guides, replace valve cover gasket, and done. Should take 2-3 hours if you have never done it before and are being really careful.

M11's · 12-01-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rasty180SX

Check your lifters...I had to change mine and the noise went away

having the same problem. all you did was change the lifters on each valve nothing else to fix ticking?

spooled240 · 12-01-2009, 07:59 PM

the ticking sound may be valve lash, you'll have to check your valve clearances and compare them to the tolerances specified in the FSM. Basically you get a feeler gauge and see how much clearance you have from the cam and the lifter when the valve is completely closed (and the cam is not touching the lifter at all of course)

Almedarj · 12-02-2009, 09:24 PM

hey guys thanks for ideas and help i'll check on it tomorrow after work

blue rexsti · 01-05-2011, 09:54 AM

any updates?

11-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	check to see if the upper timing chain guide was removed. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

11-24-2009, 08:54 PM	#3
Rasty180SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego, CA / Kanagawa, Japan (Atsugi) Posts: 799 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Check your lifters...I had to change mine and the noise went away __________________

11-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
Almedarj Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ca Age: 38 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Almedarj Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA ticking noise Ok so heres the problem there is a ticking noise that begins when i get above 3k rpm, now i just had the engine redone but the warranty expired a month ago lucky me. so the shop said they not responsible i dont blame them i know i wouldn't want to be either. but i do know it not the chain tensioner sound i had that issue before and sounds completely different. any one have any ideas and a shop that they recomend

11-24-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
SlideKing92 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 34 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the same problem if it sounds like its coming from the front of the engine its the timing chain guide, I have a shop will highly recommend depending where you are in CA PM me and i will give you all the info and the price they quoted me to fix that same problem

11-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#6
gots13? Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san dimas ,ca Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey bro i have the same problem with the timing chain I'm in Arcadia how much was it to fix?

12-01-2009, 06:58 PM	#7
Almedarj Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ca Age: 38 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Almedarj Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the timing chain issue was fixed for 250 at a shop in industry ran by some dude named johnson and ill check my lifters

12-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#8
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 40 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Don't pay for someone to do this it is fairly simple and straightforward. New valve cover gasket, remove valve cover bolts in order and carefully. Make sure your engine is CYL #1 TDC. Remove and mark distro. remove lower cover, Unscrew 2 bolts on two timing chain guides, replace valve cover gasket, and done. Should take 2-3 hours if you have never done it before and are being really careful.

12-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#10
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,203 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	the ticking sound may be valve lash, you'll have to check your valve clearances and compare them to the tolerances specified in the FSM. Basically you get a feeler gauge and see how much clearance you have from the cam and the lifter when the valve is completely closed (and the cam is not touching the lifter at all of course)

12-02-2009, 09:24 PM	#11
Almedarj Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ca Age: 38 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Almedarj Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey guys thanks for ideas and help i'll check on it tomorrow after work

01-05-2011, 09:54 AM	#12
blue rexsti Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A-Town Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	any updates?