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Why is my engine ticking at idle?
The engine's cylinder head uses a series of lifters in order to open and close the valves. These lifters can get worn out over time, which inevitably causes a metal-on-metal ticking noise at idle and upon acceleration.
Why do Volkswagen engines tick?
It is a duty valve and is constantly opening and closing it regulates the flow of gasses by pulsing faster or slower. It is normal all modern VW engines have this.
Why is my car ticking when parked?
many exhaust leaks, especially if they come from the exhaust manifold, can cause a ticking noise. the easiest way to determine if you have an exhaust leak instead of a major engine issue is to gently rev the engine while in park. get it to about 2,500 rpm. if the noise goes away, it's most likely an exhaust leak.
How do I stop my engine from ticking?
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Can low oil cause ticking noise?
The most common cause of engine ticking noise is low oil pressure. This is an indication that vital engine components are not getting adequate lubrication. Your engine may be low on oil or there could be a problem inside the engine causing the low oil pressure.
How is engine ticking diagnosed?
If you suspect there may be a component ticking, one method for diagnosis is to remove the drive belt and hand-spin each component. If nothing is still suspect, start the engine and immediately listen to see if the tick has disappeared.
Can fuel injectors make ticking noise?
You should hear a clicking sound as the injector is in use. If the injector lacks the clicking sound, it's dead and in need of replacement.
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nathan
Hi guys, I've posted this on the Scirocco section of the forums but noticed that the scirocco parts of the forums are very inactive (a lot of times I'm the only one browsing it 😮) so I've decided to ask here instead.
nathan
thank the lord lol. I never owned a car which made this much of a ruckus so I was being a bit paranoid. Thanks for clearing this up for me guys, now I can sleep in peace at night knowing my R is fine 😌
