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chitowndad · 03-11-2009, 05:34 PM

get a new opinion! My ticks when it's time to change the oil and I have only 12,000 miles. I find it hard to believe that it's a faulty engine. Are you using 0W-40 or something thicker like 5W30?

There is also a recent post about a leaky exhaust manifold causing a tick noise.

When I had a 300ZX and it made the same sound it was because the part that puts pressure on the timing belt needed to be replaced (timing belt was loose). I don't think this is the same with the Porsche just thinking your issue could be something else...

-Steve

03-11-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
chitowndad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 379	get a new opinion! My ticks when it's time to change the oil and I have only 12,000 miles. I find it hard to believe that it's a faulty engine. Are you using 0W-40 or something thicker like 5W30? There is also a recent post about a leaky exhaust manifold causing a tick noise. When I had a 300ZX and it made the same sound it was because the part that puts pressure on the timing belt needed to be replaced (timing belt was loose). I don't think this is the same with the Porsche just thinking your issue could be something else... -Steve __________________ 2001 Boxster S Desnorkled Pioneer Avic D3 JL Audio 6.5 inch subs (in the door) Pyramid 4 channel amp