VVEL random ticking sound

Keko1693 · 07-31-2017, 12:19 PM

Wondering if anyone has experienced a ticking sound that comes & goes on the engine, I'm assuming its the VVEL & its more noticeable on the driver side of the engine. The sound comes & goes randomly & it either ticks for a good while or for a short time.

Wilson2608 · 07-31-2017, 03:52 PM

Probably just valve tick. What type of oil are you using ?

Keko1693 · 07-31-2017, 04:16 PM

I use to use Mobil 1 & now I'm using Nissan Ester Oil

barncobob · 07-31-2017, 04:43 PM

no ticking even when cold out, redline 5w30

Optimiser · 07-31-2017, 05:58 PM

I get it to sometimes but only when engine and oil are up to temp and I've been sitting still idling at the lights for example and then as I move off I hear that ticking sound. Warmer weather seems to cause it to happen more often.
I used to think it was engine ping (detonation) but my workshop checked for that and it's not ping.
I use Motul 300V 10W/40 oil.

Keko1693 · 07-31-2017, 06:47 PM

Yeah I hear a little more louder after a drive, I notice it during idle since I can't hear it while driving (car is loud, tomei). It comes & goes...

07-31-2017, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	VVEL random ticking sound Wondering if anyone has experienced a ticking sound that comes & goes on the engine, I'm assuming its the VVEL & its more noticeable on the driver side of the engine. The sound comes & goes randomly & it either ticks for a good while or for a short time. __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod) Last edited by Keko1693; 07-31-2017 at 12:39 PM.

07-31-2017, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wilson2608 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nashville Posts: 301 Drives: Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	Probably just valve tick. What type of oil are you using ? __________________ Stillen G3, z1 Intake Manifold, Stillen Headers, Z1 HFC's, Stillen Catback. 330whp 267 ft- lbs tuned at Z1 motorsports.

07-31-2017, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	I use to use Mobil 1 & now I'm using Nissan Ester Oil __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod)

07-31-2017, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Keko1693 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ... Posts: 84 Drives: 14' Nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 11	Yeah I hear a little more louder after a drive, I notice it during idle since I can't hear it while driving (car is loud, tomei). It comes & goes... __________________ MoreVoltage's Slow Turd Mods: Swift Spec-R/SPL/Tomei/Motordyne/Fast Intentions/Z1/Stillen/Weight Reduction (if that's a mod)

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	no ticking even when cold out, redline 5w30

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Optimiser Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 456 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z MT Rep Power: 20145	I get it to sometimes but only when engine and oil are up to temp and I've been sitting still idling at the lights for example and then as I move off I hear that ticking sound. Warmer weather seems to cause it to happen more often. I used to think it was engine ping (detonation) but my workshop checked for that and it's not ping. I use Motul 300V 10W/40 oil.