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Ticking Sound

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 07:40
by rhoop20
Hi,

Just wondering sometimes when I start my 1980 Aircooled T25 there is a ticking sound that comes from somewhere over the passengers side that is quite noisy but stops when I put my foot on the accelerator, can anyone tell me what this is and should I be worried about it.

Thanks

Rob.

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 08:14
by Mocki
passenger side of the cab?
passenger side of the engine?
mechanical noise, or elctrical noise?

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 08:17
by rhoop20
Sorry,

Passanger side of Cab and it sounds mechanical to me.

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 09:02
by Mocki
then it must be a relay in the fuse box........

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 09:06
by rhoop20
Ok Thanks, any idea why it would do this?

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 09:06
by SyncroRich
Can you hear it outside?
Is it rythmical in time with tickover?
Does it stop when it's just above tickover or when your foot is right down?
Does it happen when you're going along in gear with your foot off the gas?


Loose window seals?
Window winder mechanism?
Door seals?
Noisy tappet?

Try turning up the stereo.

Rich.

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 09:31
by rhoop20
No you can't hear it outside,
No it is quick ticking.
It is quite loud as well
It does do it occasionaly when driving, but I never have my foot off of the Gas except when changing gear, I could try this tonight though.

I have heard about the "Buzzer of Doom" and I am concerned that it is that, but I can't seem to find any info on it.

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 09:43
by Laurie
You don't have a buzzer of doom. What you may have is a leak from the windscreen surround which has entered one of your relays and filled it with water. Only one screw holds the relay plate/fuse box in so drop the glovebox lid and take a look/listen

Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 10:19
by rhoop20
Phew I am glad I don't have a "buzzer of doom" I have been getting a bit paranoid about it, I will have a look this evening for the relay.

Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 20:13
by SyncroRich
What was it?

Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 20:34
by Mocki
i recon it must have been coins dropping outa his pocket,into Gordon browns, as it only happened when he put his foot down........

Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 21:27
by SyncroRich
But it was when his foot was off the gas he could hear it.
Maybe when his exhaust note was quiet enough he could hear the placards being bashed at grangemouth?