Driver side ticking noise now with VIDEO!

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Jul 9, 2012 | 03:41 PM

Dennis316

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Driver side ticking noise now with VIDEO!

So heres the noise, it goes up with RPM as long as im pressing the gas pedal pretty hard, if i go slowly up you cant hear it, only becomes audible under heavier acceleration

Jul 9, 2012 | 04:16 PM

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Sounds like an exhaust leak to me

Jul 9, 2012 | 04:53 PM

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Sounds like an exhaust leak to me

its not. thats what i thought at first, but after thoroughly checking everything, theres no evidence of any exhaust leaks or rust for that matter

Jul 9, 2012 | 06:07 PM

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You can have a leak with no rust. In addition, if it is a some what new or very small leak, you may not be able to see the evidence if there is any. Just food for thought. Good luck

Jul 9, 2012 | 07:25 PM

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You can have a leak with no rust. In addition, if it is a some what new or very small leak, you may not be able to see the evidence if there is any. Just food for thought. Good luck

its nice and clean down there, and with a cold engine i had my hand down there and felt no air movement

Jul 10, 2012 | 02:30 AM

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Could it be cat rattle? Sounds like a milder form of what i have.

Jul 11, 2012 | 05:03 PM

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Could it be cat rattle? Sounds like a milder form of what i have.

I second that. Go to any reputable muffler shop and you can get the catalytic converters replaced for less than $1000. I had both of mine replaced for $500, .