Ticking noise: Caused by irregular spark?(stumped)

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Apr 7, 2012 | 07:10 PM

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clokker

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Originally Posted by Karack

could be an exhaust leak or it could be a deformed rotor, i have seen a few engines that had rotor faces that had developed "warts". bumps that pushed out and the rotors actually were contacting the rotor housings causing a thumping noise at low RPMs.

I assume- nay, pray- this leads to FIERY DEATH!

Apr 7, 2012 | 08:02 PM

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Brandon Robinson

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Well just blew another one under 15psi of boost. It was a hand cut mr gasket paper one. Guess I have to fork over the $50 for the OEM

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:56 PM

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J5sense

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i replaced mine. noise is still there. its either block to manifold or ported wastegate or RB downpipe. im kinda like scew it till I upgrade the turbo. pulling the turbo sucks. exsp. when it did not fix the noise.