Re: Ticking Noise in GTV6

Started by shane wescott, November 04, 2007, 06:35:07 PM

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shane wescott

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
Current Cars:

No Alfa's :-(

Previous Cars:
1991 White 164
86 White GTV6 Zender Body Kit
90 Red 75 TS
98 Blue GTV 2.0
85 Red 33 1.5 TI
85 Red 33 1.7 Carby
83 Silver 33 1.5 GCL
70 Blue Berlina 1750
70 White Berlina 1750

70 White Berlina 1750 (my first)

Current Bikes:

2002 Yellow Ducati ST2 944

scott.venables

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

Victor Lee

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
Current Alfas:  Alfa 159 3.2lt Q4; Alfetta GTV6; ES30 SZ (all V6s!);  2015 4C LE.
Past Alfas:      '02 156 2.0lt JTS; '84 Alfetta GTV6; '82 Alfetta GTV 2.0; '85 Alfa 33 1.5 GCL single carb

shane wescott

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
Current Cars:

No Alfa's :-(

Previous Cars:
1991 White 164
86 White GTV6 Zender Body Kit
90 Red 75 TS
98 Blue GTV 2.0
85 Red 33 1.5 TI
85 Red 33 1.7 Carby
83 Silver 33 1.5 GCL
70 Blue Berlina 1750
70 White Berlina 1750

70 White Berlina 1750 (my first)

Current Bikes:

2002 Yellow Ducati ST2 944

shane wescott

Pickies now in the Picky section :-)
Current Cars:

No Alfa's :-(

Previous Cars:
1991 White 164
86 White GTV6 Zender Body Kit
90 Red 75 TS
98 Blue GTV 2.0
85 Red 33 1.5 TI
85 Red 33 1.7 Carby
83 Silver 33 1.5 GCL
70 Blue Berlina 1750
70 White Berlina 1750

70 White Berlina 1750 (my first)

Current Bikes:

2002 Yellow Ducati ST2 944