Ticking noise from engine
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Ticking noise from engine
1990 oldsmobile eighty eight royale
For since i have had my car, its made a ticking noise from the eingie. It really quite annoying and ive never been able to figure it out. I dont think its a big problem since its been running fine all the time but its just an irritant.
Take a look at these videos and you will see what im talking about.
Idleing: http://media.putfile.com/Idle88
Shutting off, it makes a weird noise, like a cough: http://media.putfile.com/Growl16
General Info:
-Noise is coming from the back of the engine(the end near the cabin)
-Catalytic converter rattled last year but doesn't anymore, even if i hit it meaning that it all probally broke up and went out the back
-I opened the cap where you fill the oil while it was running and can tell that its not coming from them.
-Gets faster as i rev the engine
ANY help or ideas are very welcome. THX
EDIT: Another video of the camera going around the engine and opening the oil cap
http://media.putfile.com/Idle2
For since i have had my car, its made a ticking noise from the eingie. It really quite annoying and ive never been able to figure it out. I dont think its a big problem since its been running fine all the time but its just an irritant.
Take a look at these videos and you will see what im talking about.
Idleing: http://media.putfile.com/Idle88
Shutting off, it makes a weird noise, like a cough: http://media.putfile.com/Growl16
General Info:
-Noise is coming from the back of the engine(the end near the cabin)
-Catalytic converter rattled last year but doesn't anymore, even if i hit it meaning that it all probally broke up and went out the back
-I opened the cap where you fill the oil while it was running and can tell that its not coming from them.
-Gets faster as i rev the engine
ANY help or ideas are very welcome. THX
EDIT: Another video of the camera going around the engine and opening the oil cap
http://media.putfile.com/Idle2
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My 91 Bonnie does both of those in the exact same manner...
I have never been able to tell if that ticking was due to a Lifter or Valve issue... It still ticks a bit to this day... I am thinking it has something to do with the Balanceshaft bearings... I have heard the 90-91 3800'* make that same noise... The 88-89 3800 seemed to be quieter...
If I ever replace the engine it will most likely be with a 93-95 L27 Long Block
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I have never been able to tell if that ticking was due to a Lifter or Valve issue... It still ticks a bit to this day... I am thinking it has something to do with the Balanceshaft bearings... I have heard the 90-91 3800'* make that same noise... The 88-89 3800 seemed to be quieter...
If I ever replace the engine it will most likely be with a 93-95 L27 Long Block
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This is one of those things I just don't lose sleep over. I noticed my Olds has that slight tick you described and occasionally my car will "cough". But unless your car "Shakes, Rattles and Rolls" I would just turn the radio up a little louder. 
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Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
This is one of those things I just don't lose sleep over. I noticed my Olds has that slight tick you described and occasionally my car will "cough". But unless your car "Shakes, Rattles and Rolls" I would just turn the radio up a little louder.
I'd say its the nature of the beast... Mine has been that way for a long time... Still drives good... I just live with it... And thats with Mobil 1 in it
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Originally Posted by Logan
Mine makes the cough sometimes.
Nothing to worry about there 
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Originally Posted by Logan
Mine makes the cough sometimes.
I'm not sure if this is Snake Oil, but people swear (@#$%!) by it!!!
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