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Old 08-23-2002, 10:34 AM
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I did a search and it seems like many people have a ticking sound coming from the engine. I have it too but it used to only be a slight sound when idle. However, it became alot louder last night. The sound used to go away after a the car warmed up, but this time the sound is still there even when the RPM goes up to about 3K. Then the ticking noise is drowned out by the rest of the engine/tranny noise. Do anyone here who had/has this sound in their S4's know what is causing this? Any speculation? Thanks.
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Default A guess...

Check your oil level...
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Thanks, but oil level is fine... (M1 0W30).
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stock exhaust and dps?
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Default Engine could be misfiring, Check with VAG or go to dealer!

Mine is doing the same thing now i suggest you get it checked out! Before it results in something bigger.
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stock dp and AWE Twin2 cat back
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I know... Normally I would just go to the dealer, but I was supposed go to the track today! =(
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Rod knock... you're screwed. Can I have your turbos?
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Hey Pat.....when are you heading west? Call me....e-mails down.
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Default I called you a few times over the past couple of weeks...

did you get my messages?

It's freakin' dead at the exchange. Can't wait till next Friday


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