Why does my Vauxhall Corsa make a ticking noise?

Whats up guys, quick question… there is alot of ticking noise coming from the engine and the sound is on and off…when warmed up or reved a bit…the ticking gets louder.. Can this be fixed cheaper? Also isit damaging to the car if i dont fix it? Go to an independent garage, will be cheaper. I’ve have had the exact same issue as you describe.

How many miles does Corsa SXI 1.4 petrol have?

I currently have a 2011 Corsa SXI 1.4 Petrol sitting at 54000 miles. I recently purchased this about a month ago and had noticed that there is this mysterious ticking noise. Startup No ticking sound at all while idle or driving for the first minute or so

Which is worse Corsa 1.0 or 1.2?

So much quieter! But most corsa’s make a slight ticking noise mate, 1.0 and 1.2’s are the worst. Hi mate, what the mileage on your car?

What does tappet on Corsa D engine sound like?

Tappets on these engines tend to sound like stones in a tin can, and don’t just suddenly go overnight, it would be more of a steady increase in noise. Have you considered getting a flow test done on the injectors by a diesel specialist?

So much quieter! But most corsa’s make a slight ticking noise mate, 1.0 and 1.2’s are the worst. Hi mate, what the mileage on your car?

What kind of engine makes a ticking noise?

But most corsa’s make a slight ticking noise mate, 1.0 and 1.2’s are the worst. Hi mate, what the mileage on your car? I would say that it definatley is the timing chain!!!

Can a car start with a ticking sound?

Startup No ticking sound at all while idle or driving for the first minute or so After a drive with ticking noises, turning the engine off and on again the ticks disappear and reappears after a minute of drive again.

But most corsa’s make a slight ticking noise mate, 1.0 and 1.2’s are the worst. Hi mate, what the mileage on your car? I would say that it definatley is the timing chain!!!

What’s the difference between a ticking and a knocking noise?

While a ticking noise is higher pitched and closer in context to a rattling of sorts, engine knock sounds more like a repetitive hammering and is often much louder. Engine knocking is also generally far more serious than ticking. A loud “smacking”, or knocking noise often signifies a much more severe internal engine issue than a tick.

Why do I hear a ticking sound in my engine?

Rod knock could be the possible reason for a major engine issue. When the bearing connected to the rod wears off or gets damaged, the rod knocks around the crankshaft and creates a metal-to-metal sound. You will hear a rhythmic, loud ticking noise in engine when acceleratin g.

What should I do if I hear a ticking noise in my car?

If a ticking noise becomes evident, you should begin by checking your engine’s oil level. Low engine oil can starve a vehicle’s components of valuable lubrication, thereby leading to metal-on-metal chatter. If your engine’s oil level is found to be low, it should be topped off immediately, and the source of any leaks should be located.

What’s the difference between ticking and engine knocking?

Many motorists describe a ticking noise as “knocking”, though the two sounds are not interchangeable. While a ticking noise is higher pitched and closer in context to a rattling of sorts, engine knock sounds more like a repetitive hammering and is often much louder. Engine knocking is also generally far more serious than ticking.