Something is wrong with my engine!
I did 3 roll-to-125ish mph runs [don't worry, empty deserted road]. Last 2 were back to back.
The very last run was slightly uphill. At around 120 and a high RPM, my SES light comes on and starts blinking and I'm hearing an engine noise I've never heard before
Upon slowing down, the SES light goes away, but the sound continues. I drove home and it got worse until I finally get on my driveway.
Sound type: If you've ever ridden a roller coaster, it sounds like the very beginning of it when you're being pulled up to the top, that ratcheting-clicking type of sound.
Volume: It can be heard in the cabin w/ windows up. Clearly heard from a distance outside. The more load is put on the engine, the louder is gets. It doesn't sound as loud during idle revving but it can CLEARLY be heard. Sometimes it gets quieter after 2K RPM, except when going uphill.
Speed/frequency: About 2-3 times a second.
Location: Hard to isolate the sound with a running engine and multiple sounds, but it doesn't sound like it coming from a particular head, more like under or around the blower. If anything, it's more audible on the passenger side. Sorry, I'm bad with pinpointing sounds.
My buddy said it could be the dreaded tick. Does that sound like it?
What could it be? Where do I start? I feel like total crap :bash: :shrug: Sorry for the long post.
I did 3 roll-to-125ish mph runs [don't worry, empty deserted road]. Last 2 were back to back.
The very last run was slightly uphill. At around 120 and a high RPM, my SES light comes on and starts blinking and I'm hearing an engine noise I've never heard before
Upon slowing down, the SES light goes away, but the sound continues. I drove home and it got worse until I finally get on my driveway.
Sound type: If you've ever ridden a roller coaster, it sounds like the very beginning of it when you're being pulled up to the top, that ratcheting-clicking type of sound.
Volume: It can be heard in the cabin w/ windows up. Clearly heard from a distance outside. The more load is put on the engine, the louder is gets. It doesn't sound as loud during idle revving but it can CLEARLY be heard. Sometimes it gets quieter after 2K RPM, except when going uphill.
Speed/frequency: About 2-3 times a second.
Location: Hard to isolate the sound with a running engine and multiple sounds, but it doesn't sound like it coming from a particular head, more like under or around the blower. If anything, it's more audible on the passenger side. Sorry, I'm bad with pinpointing sounds.
My buddy said it could be the dreaded tick. Does that sound like it?
What could it be? Where do I start? I feel like total crap :bash: :shrug: Sorry for the long post.
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