khansmith

Hey folks. I have been searching forums, TSB's, etc regarding a sound coming from my engine. When it starts up and isn't at running temp, I hear a "tick, tick, tick, tick, tick" where its rythm is in time with the engine revolutions (faster rev, faster tick). Seems to go away or become almost nonexistent when engine is warm.

I remember reading about this SOMEWHERE (but for the life of me I can't find the info ) that this sound was a non-critical issue with the engine. Before taking it to the dealer , wanted to see what my brethren here might know.

Car: 2001 CLK55 AMG (W208)
Miles: 36K

Thanks in advance for your help!
Khan

akbro93704

ya, it's nothing serious, our ML55 used to do that and so the dealer suggested having the lifters and rockers replaced, it doesn't do it anymore, but on occasion on a cold start there will be a fast ticking sound for about 2 seconds. I think it's normal for M113 V8's to do this.

khansmith

Thank you for the reply. I can't believe that I would have to replace the lifters after only 36K miles. How much did the repair cost you?

akbro93704

actually they did it under warranty, our car had about 34k miles when we had them replaced, so I don't know how much it will cost you. Your problem could be something different though, the dealer would know best.