SLK32 AMG (R170) 2001 - 2004: Discuss the SLK32 AMG.

got my slk amg

Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Hi all,
yep, just got my black 2003 slk amg. I still can't believe how fast that little car is!! I'm loving it more and more everyday! Anyways, wanted to check with all the amg owners that does your engine have this ticking noise when it's idling? it sounds like a notorious diesel engine when they are idling...
I'm not sure if that's normal or not in these engines.
Thanks!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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congrats on the new toy! no ticking in my 32 . go to crossfireforum.org and register. the srt-6 forum uses the same driveline and the ideas are amazing! you can post a video of the sound and someone will have an answer. also all the cool mods to make this beast even faster are there. i use 32krazy! on the site
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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thx for the reply 320 dreamer. i do have a .mp4 sound file right now but i don't know how to attach it? only valid attachments are bmp, gif, jpeg, jpg and pdf. how do i attach a .mp4 file?
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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let me try again...

ok, how about a url link to download the .mp4
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D2YBYFQG

can someone tell me if this sounds normal for a slk32 engine? i might be over paranoid but i just keep hearing a ticking sound...thanks!
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pi_4x4
ok, how about a url link to download the .mp4
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D2YBYFQG

can someone tell me if this sounds normal for a slk32 engine? i might be over paranoid but i just keep hearing a ticking sound...thanks!
file doesnt open correctly. i get an error message.

try uploading it to youtube or something.

if it is a constant ticking noise, it might just be the injectors. they are noisy ***** on the car.

if the ticking noise is coming from the pulleys, you could have a bad bearing.

please repost that sound clip somehow.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pi_4x4
Hi all,
yep, just got my black 2003 slk amg. I still can't believe how fast that little car is!! I'm loving it more and more everyday! Anyways, wanted to check with all the amg owners that does your engine have this ticking noise when it's idling? it sounds like a notorious diesel engine when they are idling...
I'm not sure if that's normal or not in these engines.
Thanks!
Its your Purge Valve :
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...le-idling.html

/Göran
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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I just purchased an 02 slk 32 as well. I traded my 05 sl500 for it and let me tell you...I don't miss the sl at all.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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congrats! take the beast on the dragon! you will love it
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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what is this "Dragon" you speak of?
the "tail of the dragon" is a stretch of highway between knoxville tn and north carolina.hwy 321 south 318 turns in 11 miles!! its a sport bikers dream many many crashes . deal gap at the end a little resting place and fotographers all over the curves taking pics as you pass. its a great place for a slk32 to show ist stuff
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Originally Posted by pi_4x4
Hi all,
yep, just got my black 2003 slk amg. I still can't believe how fast that little car is!! I'm loving it more and more everyday! Anyways, wanted to check with all the amg owners that does your engine have this ticking noise when it's idling? it sounds like a notorious diesel engine when they are idling...
I'm not sure if that's normal or not in these engines.
Thanks!
Originally Posted by stathakischris
I just purchased an 02 slk 32 as well. I traded my 05 sl500 for it and let me tell you...I don't miss the sl at all.
Congrats to both of you. Anybody with an SLK32 on the west coast?
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