Engine Ticking

[ammachine390]

To me it sounds like its coming more from the top and and front of the engine, but I cannot pinpoint it. I unplugged the vacuum advance hose today while it was idling in drive, and noise reduced to how it sounds while its idling in park, faint but still there.

Also, after observing under the hood for 5-10 minutes, my clothes really smelled like exhaust, starting to lean toward exhaust manifold leak.

They do that if the plate is dented OR the torque converter is about to snap it's neck.

I am pretty sure it has someting to do with the flexplate touching the steel sheets that cover the lower gap of the bellhousing.

ANjo

The transmission was rebuilt less than 2 years/15,000 miles ago. I'm not saying its impossible, just seams unlikely. It doesn't sound to be coming from the transmission either.

[A-A EAGLE]

Try to use an auto mechanics stethoscope to detect where the sound is coming from. U can use a (long) screwdriver as alternative where the steel core goes trough the grip. Put the end on different spots on the engine and put your ear at the top end and listen. Abit rough but it can help to detect the problem.

Anjo
Holland

[A-A EAGLE]

Just check if the sound is coming from the bellhousing. I had it several times without a big reason. Most of the time it just touches the metal plates.

Anjo
Holland

[carnuck]

Make sure the converter bolts aren't coming loose! I've seen shops tighten only 3 of the 4 in the past.

[maddog]

Make sure the converter bolts aren't coming loose! I've seen shops tighten only 3 of the 4 in the past.

x2. I have had them come loose on me before and it sounded like I was about to throw a rod it was so loud.