robhearne 1 Posted December 7, 2004 Just lately my C has developed a faint ticking noise from the engine. It's only audible at engine speeds over about 2500 rpm and it fades in and out in a sort of rhythmic pattern. I'm pretty sure that the noise continues when I come off the throttle. Anyone got any ideas? I hope that's it's nothing to do with the timing chain, it's only(?)done 77,000 miles. Tappets maybe? P.S. It seems to go away if I turn the radio up :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted December 7, 2004 Gotta be the tappets. But then, mine are new, and they do the same thing. And before you say it my timing chains are new, too ... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
destructiv dave 0 Posted December 7, 2004 Bomb maybe!! :D Nah, could be tappets. When was the last time you did an oil change, could be worth giving it a thorough service and see how things are after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robhearne 1 Posted December 7, 2004 It had a service at the end of April (which was before I owned it) and it had an oil change then (well they charged for one at least) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 7, 2004 VR6s are tappey engines, if the performance, reliability and economy aren't affected, ignore it and turn the stereo up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
