tick tick tick

jrwiebe · Post by **jrwiebe** » June 19th, 2007, 2:03 am

In the past couple months my engine has ticking very loudly. it is coming from somewhere around the timing belt or cylinder 1, hard to tell exactly, but its definetly inside somewhere. i took the top of and checked for loose cam bolts or timing belt (the belt looked brand new). my power hasnt been affected at all, the tick is just REALLY loud and annoying. any ideas?

e2blade · Post by **e2blade** » June 19th, 2007, 3:47 pm

cv axles?

that was my problem

check the boot

make sure its not ripped

Bumpysbro · Post by **Bumpysbro** » June 19th, 2007, 4:53 pm

most likely your HLA's, you can try a different kind of oil. i changed to mobil 1 synthetic and seemed to fix it. hope that helps or you could just be low on oil. make sure to check the level.

Post by **Mooneggs** » June 19th, 2007, 4:56 pm

if it's coming from your timing belt cover it could be your timing belt tensioner going bad

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » June 19th, 2007, 9:19 pm

i thought my timing belt tensioner was bad, just losen the bolt and slide it over thats how it works, also mx-3 are known for loud lifters get a can of restore.

jrwiebe · Post by **jrwiebe** » June 27th, 2007, 2:01 am

my oil was low, thanks Bumpysbro, i guess thatll teach me to check it more often. what an idiot!