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Old 08-17-11, 11:42 PM
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clicking noise??

It appears that when I run the engine, there is a steady clicking noise. I didn't think anything of this, but I'm starting to wonder what it could be. Keep in mind that allrotor had his mechanic do a mild engine port, but I'm not sure if this is it.

I did read that it could be an overactive solenoid or something. Any ideas?
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Could be the BAC or perhaps one of the emission solenoids on the driver side of the engine. Each of the items mentioned has an electrical connector (voltage wire would be Black/White in nature and each of these connectors has two wires) to it which can be disconnected to see if the clicking stops. Narrowing down the location would also help.
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Didn't mention what year this is. If you have a distributor cap, make sure it is on straight.





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Hey guys. I was driving it today, and after I got home I checked it again. The clicking noise SEEMS to be originating from the passenger side on the lower right. I could be off, it could also be closer to the center. I haven't messed with anything yet, I need to look up the locations for everything it could be first. I hope this helps narrow it down though. Any ideas?

Oh and it's a 93 FD
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It looks like that "clicking" noise may actually be an exhaust leak. I have it on stands right now... I started the car, and I noticed when I push the throttle, a plume of exhaust smoke comes up out of the turbo area. I'm guessing I have an exhaust leak at the turbo manifold... or somewhere around there.

Time to take her apart!
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