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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread 3.0 ticking #750013 09/06/06 08:53 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29 L lostone OP Getting the Wheeling Fever My new 3.0 is making a ticking noise. It is coming from somewhere near the dirver's side vlave cover. What could it be, theis is a brand new motor with less than 1500 miles on it. its not the distributor and if it matters I am running 10w30. Re: 3.0 ticking [Re: lostone] #750014 09/06/06 09:34 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 237 Phoenix, AZ JackKnife Wheeler Most likely, the fuel injectors are the cause. They tend to be quite loud. Re: 3.0 ticking [Re: JackKnife] #750015 09/07/06 12:30 AM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 Camp Lejuene, NC U USMCTRD Getting the Wheeling Fever I heard the same thing after rebuilding mine. It was the injectors. You can use a automotive stethascope? if you're not sure. 88 V6 4Runner, 2" 4Crawler body lift, 2" suspension, 32x11.50 Pro Comps Re: 3.0 ticking [Re: USMCTRD] #750016 09/07/06 03:00 AM Anonymous Unregistered My 3.0 runs great and has the same ticking noise. Every 3.0 I have ever owned had that same injector noise. You'll get used to it. Re: 3.0 ticking [Re: lostone] #750017 09/07/06 05:00 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 211 Reno, NV DirtCheap Wheeler I,also have the ticking noise in the same area but it's a valve. Time to pull the valve cover! 1989 Toyota SR5 DLX SB 1995 Toy DX XTRA Cab 4x4 1989 Dodge Raider 3.0 V6, 5 spd, Michelin LTX series, bouncey seat 1988 Dodge Raider A/T w/Offroad Package 1959 Corvette 1977 Z28 1979 Honda CBX 1000 6 cyl Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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