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masterofpuppets · 03-10-2012, 07:26 PM

So, still hunting.

Was checking for vacuum leaks, which I haven't found any so far, and I noticed this. The back drivers side spark plug is ticking. The ticking increases and decreases with engine speed. Also, the electrical tape around the wires has been peeled back - which is weird since I've never messed with that area of the car at all.

scrming · 03-10-2012, 07:30 PM

hmmm... sounds louder than the normal ticking from the HPFP... Might be worth having the dealership check it out... but my first guess is they'll say it's "normal"... Have you double checked your oil?

masterofpuppets · 03-10-2012, 07:38 PM

Just changed it 6-700 miles ago.

clav1n · 03-11-2012, 02:15 PM

I have a 2011 2LT with the same exact noise. Been meaning to take it to the dealership but haven't had time.

Does anyone know if this is normal or not?

Blade · 03-11-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

hmmm... sounds louder than the normal ticking from the HPFP... Might be worth having the dealership check it out... but my first guess is they'll say it's "normal"... Have you double checked your oil?

I think the only reason it sounds louder is because he put the camera mic right next to the engine. The day my engine blew, the ticking was louder even from the original distance of the camera in that video. And the ticking was more rapid, almost repeating non stop. There were no pauses like the normal ticking we get from the HPFP.

scrming · 03-11-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

I think the only reason it sounds louder is because he put the camera mic right next to the engine. The day my engine blew, the ticking was louder even from the original distance of the camera in that video. And the ticking was more rapid, almost repeating non stop. There were no pauses like the normal ticking we get from the HPFP.

Not only louder, but has a different kind of tone to it... but could be right... could be camera placement...

Blade · 03-11-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Not only louder, but has a different kind of tone to it... but could be right... could be camera placement...

Word

montreal2010yellow · 03-11-2012, 05:15 PM

Check out this video at 45 and 1:21 you'll hear the normal cliking for most of V6's.

masterofpuppets · 03-11-2012, 05:35 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208873

pgustavson · 03-11-2012, 08:50 PM

Sounds just like mine...

AUS10BMX · 03-11-2012, 10:16 PM

Sounds pretty normal, although in person may be different... As far as the tape goes, over time with heat and stuff it will unravel and lose shape a little bit. Bad places in mine I re-did and cleaned up.

KMPrenger · 03-11-2012, 10:19 PM

Hard to say on video...but sounds just like my car does.

Wish it didn't tick that loud, but it seems pretty normal. I hear that sound is decreased on the LFX engine.

03-10-2012, 07:30 PM	#2
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	hmmm... sounds louder than the normal ticking from the HPFP... Might be worth having the dealership check it out... but my first guess is they'll say it's "normal"... Have you double checked your oil? __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

03-10-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	Just changed it 6-700 miles ago. __________________

03-11-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
clav1n Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 59	I have a 2011 2LT with the same exact noise. Been meaning to take it to the dealership but haven't had time. Does anyone know if this is normal or not? __________________ 2011 2LT RS M6

03-11-2012, 05:35 PM	#9
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208873 __________________

03-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#10
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	Sounds just like mine... __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

03-11-2012, 10:16 PM	#11
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Sounds pretty normal, although in person may be different... As far as the tape goes, over time with heat and stuff it will unravel and lose shape a little bit. Bad places in mine I re-did and cleaned up.

03-11-2012, 10:19 PM	#12
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Hard to say on video...but sounds just like my car does. Wish it didn't tick that loud, but it seems pretty normal. I hear that sound is decreased on the LFX engine. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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