Ticky Engine

[adam_saxo]

Is there anyway to get the engine to sound deeper or less ticky? I want it to sound more sporty from under the bonnet.

Thanks

[jonny13_vtr]

I was thinking there was something wrong with mine its sounds well tickey. like an old fiesta but not as bad

[adam_saxo]

I fink its just how the engine is! Dnt know much bout engines tho!

[Ben_L]

thats probably your tappets. Stick an induction kit on it and it'll sound different when you accellerate, other than that spose all you can do it check tappet adjustments and that it has oil in it...

[Paul]

Air filter for good sound.

And also get your tappets looked at if its making a 'tick tick tick tick' noise, or even a 'tap tap tap'.

:y:

[adam_saxo]

Thanks! Both repped!
Will get it checked! Just had a service with oil change so mite be a bit quiter now!

Im hoping to get an air filter soon! Whats the best to get for a good sound and better performance?

[MaRiO89]

The 8v TU engines are very rattly/ticky engines anyway..

After about 40k or so they will get louder and louder..

[Scattle]

should here it 123k =/

[jonny13_vtr]

well mine has 100k on it and its a ticking noise. just checking if this was normal.

[jablitt]

tappets tappets tappets!! i re adjusted mine in the summer easy job with the help of a haynes manual. made mine quieter. you could try and induction kit too. that'll create a deeper tone from the engine as said above.

[kiss_my_vtrsssse]

lol get them checked, easy to adjust, you can even replace them not that expensive jus pain in arse job

inlet = 20 thou
outlet = 40 thou this is settin so i been told by mot centre comp for vtr

[kiss_my_vtrsssse]

also on my clio when i put induction kit on you notice tappets when satndard box on they are quieter

[MaRiO89]

should here it 123k =/

Mines now on 120k and does trackdays etc..

Its not too bad either tbh..:y:

[VTR-Chris-VTR]

Mine engine is sweet as a nut for 84k, it started to tap abit now though but it needs a oil change though :y:

Though my clutch makes a squeekin noise when cold then disapears when clutch is down :n:

[Ben_L]

mine is on 133k and is a little bit ticky when cold but otherwise its alright :)

[stalkah66]

Sound proof the entire engine bay so you only get exhaust noise ;)

The only way really is to check tappet measurements, this will seriously reduce noise/fuel costs and give a better performing engine if they are out.

[Vinny_VSX]

Mines now on 120k and does trackdays etc..

Its not too bad either tbh..:y:

I think your engine sounds smoother than mine mate ;)

[Nick_T]

anyones is smoother than vinny's lol, you should hear it

[craigy_87]

The 8v TU engines are very rattly/ticky engines anyway..

After about 40k or so they will get louder and louder..

pfft an dont i know it, seems worse when the car is cold "tap tap tap" in the morning, pisses me off lol