JPJ

Have a ticking noise that has been happening for about 2-3 months now. Hasn't gotten any worse or better over time. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger side if the engine bay. It only happens when I am slowing down while in gear. As soon as i push in the clutch it sounds like it is winding down, then stops. Also if I rev the engin it will do it while the rpm's are coming down. I thought it might have something to do with the flywheel or clutch, but I just got a new clutch put in and had the mechanic look for any problems, but he couldnt find any. He thinks the noise is coming from the turbos, but he is just a general mechanic, not a rotary specialist. But the noise does sound like its coming from that area. Any ideas or help would be very appreciated. Thanks

Sickass7

my FD does that too. Haven't been able to source it either.

mgoddard1

I had a similar problem where the brake vacuum line was rattling against the firewall at certain RPMs. There's a TSB on it:

S01197 MAY 97 Brake Vacuum Line - Rattle Noise

Anybody have a copy of this TSB?

JPJ

mine seems to do it more once its warm.

boostin13b

What's your oil pressure look like? Cause I have a problem with my oil pump and it rattles like hell, more so when it's cold. Just a thought, but I could be the only one with this problem too. Oh well, the new motor is going to be comming soon.

FDJohn

same here

JPJ

We got a few people wi this problem. Is there any one else that can chime in with any ideas?