TICK, sounds like it's from the rear

[Wings65288]

hey i always read about this TICK you guys talk about. i COULD be wrong but mine sounds it's coming from the rear, i don't think it's the engine but that could be because i'm outside the car. the "TICK" only happens when i very first take off from first, it almost sounds like it might be a wheel, but i could be very wrong, you guys got any ideas? do i have the "TICK"?

 

[swlacobra]

the "tick" is an engine problem, most don't have it. there seems to be two different kinds of the tick, a valve train noise that makes your cool car sound like a beater, then there is the teflon coat scuffed off the pistons because of excessive heat that means a serious engine job. all these cars have lots of driveline slop which is probably what you are hearing. do a search on the tick and you will be reading for weeks!

 

[JB]

it sounds like you might have halfshaft/hub issues

first thing I would do (everyone should do this) is try tightening the axle nuts...many have been found to be much less than the 240 lb ft spec

axle nut is a 36mm and you'll need a high-capacity 1/2" drive torque wrench to be accurate, although you could also just use a bigass breaker bar and tighten as much as you can

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77534
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73460
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64802
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54754

 

[vipergts281]

it sounds like you might have halfshaft/hub issues

first thing I would do (everyone should do this) is try tightening the axle nuts...many have been found to be much less than the 240 lb ft spec

axle nut is a 36mm and you'll need a high-capacity 1/2" drive torque wrench to be accurate, although you could also just use a bigass breaker bar and tighten as much as you can

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90893
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77534
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73460
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64802
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54754

What he said. The noise is coming from the halfshaft/hub area.

 

[Wings65288]

thanks a lot guys and especially you JB for posting all of those. thats really cool of you. i was reading the last one and the on the 49th post i think it was some guy said this

"I called SVT and the rep told me that since the cars are no longer in production they are not doing any work on any fix of any kind for our cars. This was in relation to the pop tink noise but I got the feeling of a "they got our money so live with it, attitude..."

ok what the hell is that? i was gonna go to the dealer today actually and try to get this fixed, can i still do this?

 

[Wings65288]

hey i got one more question, when i take my car to the dealer they will cover this right? i shouldn't have any problems with them fixing this or anything should i? everything is stock besides the CAI and exhaust.

 

[03soniccobra01]

thanks a lot guys and especially you JB for posting all of those. thats really cool of you. i was reading the last one and the on the 49th post i think it was some guy said this

"I called SVT and the rep told me that since the cars are no longer in production they are not doing any work on any fix of any kind for our cars. This was in relation to the pop tink noise but I got the feeling of a "they got our money so live with it, attitude..."

ok what the hell is that? i was gonna go to the dealer today actually and try to get this fixed, can i still do this?

My half shafts and hubs were replaced yesterday...All the parts were covered and in stock! :-D

 

[Wings65288]

aright sick, i'll be taking it in the first chance i get. i'm gonna put a sign on my window that says don't wash or change OIL when i bring it in lol . it doesn't cost anything right? and are windshield wipers under warranty?

 

[Wings65288]

k i'm bringing in my car to the dealer today to get this fixed, wish me luck everyone. god why do i have such a bad feeling about this =((((((((

 

[JB]

you should have no problem getting it warrantied, but wipers are considered maintenance items and won't be covered

I agree that passing on the free oil change and wash is usually a good idea unless you know your dealer very well and have total faith in them

best of luck to ya :beer:

 

[Wings65288]

hmm i'm a bit dissapointed. the dealer just called me and said it was just the axle nuts. from what i read it seemed like a 99% chance it was the half shafts and hubs. i asked him twice, "did you guys check the half shafts?" he said yes their was no damage. can this really be, that the tick is caused from just some axle nuts? =/

 

[JB]

hmm i'm a bit dissapointed. the dealer just called me and said it was just the axle nuts. from what i read it seemed like a 99% chance it was the half shafts and hubs. i asked him twice, "did you guys check the half shafts?" he said yes their was no damage. can this really be, that the tick is caused from just some axle nuts? =/

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first thing I would do (everyone should do this) is try tightening the axle nuts...many have been found to be much less than the 240 lb ft spec

axle nut is a 36mm and you'll need a high-capacity 1/2" drive torque wrench to be accurate, although you could also just use a bigass breaker bar and tighten as much as you can

 

[Wings65288]

haha, i'm sorry man. i remember you saying that but i'm a dumbass and even printed it out and HIGHLIGHTED THAT PART. lol my bad =/. well i guess i should be happy now, thanks JB =). damn i feel like an idiot!

 

[Wings65288]

well today i put it in reverse to leave and CLICK CLICK CLICK. put it in first CLICK CLICK, it f*cking came back! is it definently the half shafts? all they did at the dealer was tighten the axle nuts. i'm definently taking it back tomorrow, and demanding they replace my half shafts, this is BS!

 

[05 Roush]

Before you do anything.....


Are you using tape weights on the wheels? If so, they could be rubbing on the brake calipers out back, especially if they're large weights.

Worth looking at. :thumbsup:

 

[Wings65288]

ok thanks i'll check it out, i know the 2 rear have weights on them

 

[03soniccobra01]

The procedure for this in the shop man. states that they are to tighten first and if the tick comes back they are to replace both shafts and hubs...I will serch for my invoice and get the numbers for you.

 

[03soniccobra01]

BTW...it is a tink tink noise right? >tink....<tink

 

[Wings65288]

yea tink tink noise, it's really annoying. i'm starting to hear it more and more. usually i drive my beater to work but today i drove the cobra to see if i can hear it more. but i'm pretty sure it's coming back

 

[ChicagoMike]

You got the tink. I had mine replaced at around 700 miles. They should replace both hubs and axels. The tinking that you are hearing are worn splines on the axle "skipping". Upgrading to the DSS kits will also solve this problem