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Old 15 Nov 2009, 05:51 pm
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Hello,

I have a 03 PT Touring that started to make a metalic clicking noise coming from the front right side (passenger side). It becomes quicker with depressing the accelerator (when idling) and it doesn't go off when all the fans and A/c are turned off. The noise sometimes becomes less audible when engine is warm.

Any ideas?

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Old 16 Nov 2009, 09:01 am
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Valves?
Try an oil change with synthetic oil.
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Old 16 Nov 2009, 12:13 pm
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Hello,

I have a 03 PT Touring that started to make a metalic clicking noise coming from the front right side (passenger side). It becomes quicker with depressing the accelerator (when idling) and it doesn't go off when all the fans and A/c are turned off. The noise sometimes becomes less audible when engine is warm.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
Exhaust leak just starting? They often make a ticking sound... and if they are small will sometimes reduce or go away as the manifold heats up.
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Old 17 Nov 2009, 05:52 pm
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I also have that very same ticking noise. More pronounced when the engine is cold and seems to go away when hot. Not a exhaust leak, never gets worse the more I drive the car, so I'm not going to worry about it, but I'd love to know what it is!!!????
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Possibly an injector tick.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 01:28 am
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Default Re: metalic clicking nosie from engine
Thanks for the input, interesting to hear that I am not alone with this problem.

I did think it might be the valves or injectors. So is it a deposit buildup that makes it click? Is there anything that I can try?


Do you guys have a good experience with fuel/oil additives that can resolve this? Can you recommend a brand?

Would synthetic oil really make a difference?

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Would synthetic oil really make a difference?

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It certainly can cause no harm...
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Old 25 Jul 2010, 08:28 pm
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My PT is doing the same thing, but the engine runs and performs fine. Should I be concerned at all?
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If someone can pull up tsb #09-007-04 you'll find the answer. I'll be back this evening to discuss.

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Old 26 Jul 2010, 04:34 am
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It concerns chamfering cam bore radius.

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