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SlowWhite · 08-21-2016

So a few months ago I had a timing belt job done. AND ever since I've had a ticking sound that only goes away on decel.

I found my exhaust manifold to head gasket had a hole so I replaced that this weekend thinking that was the cause of the ticking noise. As it got louder the worse the gasket leak got.

Went from a 4 layer to a full copper embossed gasket. But the ticking sound is still there.

Any ideas?

I don't see any wear on any of the belts.

Things replaced at time of timing belt:
Water pump
Oil filter housing
Oil pan
Tensioner
Pulleys
Belts
Removed the a/c tensioner (this is the only thing we didn't put back on after the timing belt)

I have a video but can't upload it here. There is no smoke and the car doesn't seem down on power at all.

08-21-2016	#1
SlowWhite Been there, done that. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camden, S.C. Posts: 3,248	Ticking sound after timing belt So a few months ago I had a timing belt job done. AND ever since I've had a ticking sound that only goes away on decel. I found my exhaust manifold to head gasket had a hole so I replaced that this weekend thinking that was the cause of the ticking noise. As it got louder the worse the gasket leak got. Went from a 4 layer to a full copper embossed gasket. But the ticking sound is still there. Any ideas? I don't see any wear on any of the belts. Things replaced at time of timing belt: Water pump Oil filter housing Oil pan Tensioner Pulleys Belts Removed the a/c tensioner (this is the only thing we didn't put back on after the timing belt) I have a video but can't upload it here. There is no smoke and the car doesn't seem down on power at all. __________________ 1997 GSX - new ride 1997 GSX - dedicated track car 2004 R6 - sold 1992 GSX - sold 1996 GST - sold 1995 GSX - sold Best 1/4 - 11.7 on 93oct Best 1/4 MPH - 120mph Last edited by SlowWhite; 08-21-2016 at 09:25 AM..