ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

I have a ticking sound near the engine block on my 99 1.8TQM. I have also noticed a loss of power recently. Is there any way this might not be horrible news (could this be anything but a valve issue)? Please, any info helps.
Thanks.

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

is the ticking variable on engine speed? Sounds like lifters ticking, which isn't abnormal. How many miles do you have? As for the loss of power I would check your vacuum lines, and maybe think about replacing your diverter valve.

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

The ticking speeds up and gets louder as the rpm's rise. I have 60,350 miles on it. There is no check engine light. Also, when i turn the car off the engine ticks really fast for about a second after the engine is off.

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

can you get me a sound clip by chance?

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

yeah actually i think i can. I'll go do that right now. Thanks a lot.

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

Where exactly is the ticking coming from? Back, front or middle of the engine?

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

Sorry Jestnomen, I'm trying to figure out how to do this. When I look at the engine, its on the right side of the block, I guess somewhere in the middle, maybe closer to the back

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

I can't upload .wav files, is there any way I could e-mail the clips to you Jestomen?

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

Here are two sound clips of my engine. They are posted in the sights and sounds forum.
Thanks.
https://www.audiforums.com/m_42718/m..._/tm.htm#42718

RE: ticking sound in the engine bay- please tell me this isn't necessarily horrible
 

All I hear is lifter ticking. What oil are you using?