Ticking motor

[jonest383]

My rd28t has developed a ticking noise, its coming from the motor and happens at random times, its not an exhaust leak. It gets louder as i rev it, any ideas on what it could be??

[the ferret]

Valve clearance may be, could even be a fan belt, spray water on the belt and see if the noise goes away.
Check the harmonic balancer bolt.
Loose alternator or aircon compressor.
Cheers, the ferret.

[jonest383]

ok cheers, im almost certain that its coming from the rocker cover.. everytime i stop to check it goes away lol. It sounds just like a typical ticking noise you hear from a lot of older cars.

[the ferret]

You could try and track the noise using a piece of hose, with one end on your ear and move the hose around till you find where it is loudest.
Or you could drop into a good mechanic and let him /her have a listen.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Wish everyone wuld fill in the location part under the Avatar, frustrates the all get out ,out of me, even which state would be better than nothing

[threedogs]

Yo Ferret hope he didn't put hose to ear and other end got caught up. Huge oh&s issues
X 2 with you maybe time for a good going over, all fuids belts hoses, Valve clearances
Give it a birthday and alls good again

[oilpond]

A tapping noise under the tappet cover hmmm...

[JonnoD]

^ lol, could be a large number of things including exhauset mani gasket or vale clearances