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
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
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
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
Pickies now in the Picky section :-)