Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

shane wescott

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« on: November 04, 2007, 06:35:07 PM »

Hi Guys

I am new to GTV6's but have fallen in love with them. One I loked at has a ticking sound coming from the drivers side of the motor. It is definately related to engiune revs, and is a bit off putting when you rev up.

From what I have heard it is not unusual to have a ticking sound in these motors, and you should worry if there is NO ticking. Any comments or advice for a newbie at these beautiful cars.

Thanks

Shane


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TurboGTV

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2007, 10:34:58 AM »

I don't remember dads GTV6 ticking.... It could possibly be an exhaust leak though?


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scott.venables

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2007, 01:33:02 PM »

Yeah my 75 V6 ticks as well. I had the exhaust cams re-ground and the followers re-faced which made it a lot better, but still ticks a little. It's a lot more noticeable because I don't have the under-bonnet insulation. The cam re-grind cost about $130 including the 6 followers. It could be tappet clearances as well.

Scott


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Victor Lee

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2007, 05:04:07 PM »

I had a ticking on the extractors which shut up after a few minutes when the extractors warmed up.

But probably the real suspect of ticking are the injectors, when they squirt fuel.

Victor


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shane wescott

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2007, 07:32:26 PM »

Thanks for the advice. While other cars/motors that tick may be the sound of a death soon to come, it sounds like this is an Alfa V6 endearing character

I can live with that.

I pick up the GTV6 on saturday

Can't wait.

5 sleeps to go.

CAtch ya

Shane


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shane wescott

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Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2007, 02:12:54 PM »

Pickies now in the Picky section :-)


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