trAP2

Does anybody else experience a noise that sounds like a faint ticking more so from the passenger side that seems to amplify off from barriers. Its worst when the car is cold and almost gone for me when the car warms up. Seems to be worst around 2k rpms.... Sounds like it could be injectors maybe with the hood closed the sound gets directed to the passenger side. Anybody else hear this... Ive seen some threads but no real answer. Also just did a VA and when using a mechanics stethoscope i cant find any abnormal sounds but ive only done this when the car has warmed up

Nutterbutter

Ive noticed this too. I can have the hood open and the motor is almost silent, nothing out of the ordinary. Driving next to walls or buildings I can hear a light tick. I haven't been able to figure out what it is.

s2klariat

Possible exhaust leak. These engines can be a little noisy. When was the last time you adjusted your valves?

trAP2

Yep thats pretty much what its like. the noise goes away after like 4k loudest from 2 to 3 k

trAP2

like 2 weeks ago lol. Ive double checked it twice aswell to make sure and the stethoscope sounds normal across the valve cover

s2klariat

You might try replacing your exhaust gaskets. A leaking gasket can most definitely make a noise like you're describing. With the exhaust running under the passenger side of the car it would make sense that it would be more pronounced on that side as well.

vividracing.com

You can use a stethoscope to poke around for the noise, just be careful of moving components. If a stethoscope isn't available, you can use a long-ish screwdriver, and put the handle against your ear. Touch the tip to metal and you'll be able to "hear" the noise. Valvetrain or exhaust leak is my guess.

trAP2

I dont think its an exhaust leak. Ive poked around agai with a stethoscope and still no clue. ill get a video up tomorow if i can of how it sounds from passenger side.

trAP2

i made a quick video as i pulled into the garage the car is warmed up so the noise isnt as noticeable. You guys here anything out of the ordinary? What are possible thinks that would get quieter as the car warmed up??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ4qI...ature=youtu.be

trAP2

ive narrowed down that the flutter is only there from aprroximately 1800rpms to 2500rpms... very oddd