Ive been having a ticking noise for a long time now, No idea what it could be, car runs with no problems. Changed spark plugs and still there, recently got a midpipe and still there. So I have no idea what it could be. Just asking for expeirences on anyone that located ticks. Thanks.

 

I had a ticking noise which was casued by a sticking/stuck SSV

 

I also have a constant ticking noise.. mine sounds more like a belt that is ticking. It is pretty constant, but not sure what it is. I would like some more info as well if anyone has some.

 

Yeah mines constant and seems like it has to do with engine, I cant really hear it as I rev up I dont think. I can probably check out the SSV.

 

Ill try to get a video up but out of all the SSV ticking videos ive seen it doesnt sound like that. its more of a very low tsk tsk tsk time of sound.

 

I posted up a video of the noise, sounds like it could be my spark plugs but I checked them before and they were tight. I guess ill check again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VwMl3Fr8EY

 

So its not my plugs, everything is tight, any ideas?

 

Did this just start or has it been going on since you bought the car? How old are your coils?

 

Been going on since I had it I believe. Changed coils plugs and wires 8k ago.

 

Honestly man that sounds normal to me.

Could be hearing some injector tick but thats all.

 

I've also noticed a louder ticking sound ever since I got my engine replaced. The original engine never seemed to tick that loudly, so I've been a little concerned. Doesn't seem to lessen after a fresh oil change, either. I'd like to hear some other possible causes as well.

 

Yeah it hasnt really bothered me. Just wondering what it could be. All other videos I seen the ticks were much louder than mine. I do have bad pilot bearing which is annoying lol

 

There is nothing to tick in the oil sections of the rotary.

Only ticking I could think of would be from injectors or coils,wires, plugs. Possibly a frayed belt but I doubt it.

 

Yeah, that statement was a bit of tongue-in-cheek on my part, but it was lost because I didn't really explain it. On my old MX-3, the lifters would sometimes make a racket until I put fresh oil in the engine. The rotary wouldn't exactly have that problem.

 

haha yea my 300zx did that as well. a little MMO always calmed them down a little.

 

that sounds like normal.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4

What is the source of this mysterious ticking noise??

 

Maybe you have ticks hidden inside your car

 

Wow if you think yours is bad you should hear how loud mine is.

 

my 2005 rx8 6-speed with 3000 miles has ticking sound as well ,has anyone found what causes this sound ?

 

im also curious because my rx8 occasionally makes ticking noises on start up and sometimes mid drive but i assumed one of the radiator fans were slapping something but now after reading this i am guessing its the fuel injector. if anyone can at least back up my guess i will run a Fuel injection cleaner this saturday and let you guys know if it stopped.

 

Thread revival, but what side of the engine is it coming from?

 

i cant tell exactly because it only last 10 seconds tops and im usually in the car when it happens.