Ticking sound coming from the "left front."

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May 4, 2009 | 12:13 PM

Endo

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From: Ohio

Ticking sound coming from the "left front."

Got another one. I recently started hearing a ticking sound that seems to be related to speed. I say left front b/c when my window is down, thats' where it's at, which is obvious given I'm on the left side of the car. Anyway, it could be a stone or something in the tire, which I haven't been able to check yet, but I don't think so. It's tough to hear very well over there general engine noise and the whine of the supercharger, but it sounds VERY familiar to a sound I heard in my 96 Grand Prix 3.1. Someone told me once that just by listening he thought it could be lifters.

Anyone know/recognize the sound I'm describing and have any thoughts? If it is lifters, sticking or whatever, is that a huge issue?

May 4, 2009 | 01:01 PM

Space

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 33,585

From: Beach`in Florida

Hi `Matt,
How many miles on your Monte ?
If it's a lifter sound, I would lift your hood,
and have someone inside giv'in it gas & U should be able
to hear it coming from the valve cover area of your engine.

Also run your hands over your tires (When Stopped : ) lol
to see if there is anything stuck in them.

Then have your wheel pulled to check brake assembly
to see if there's is wear, etc.

Then, come back to see what our expert member's
post....Good Luck from `Space

May 4, 2009 | 01:42 PM

wiz kidd

Monte Of The Month -- March 2007

Joined: Apr 2006

Posts: 5,264

From: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

i used to pick up stones ALL the time with the monte, that drove me nuts, but thats probably all it is, check the tires over for stones

May 4, 2009 | 01:52 PM

Endo

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Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 115

From: Ohio

Great ideas guys! I do need to replace my brakes something awful - just waiting to get back to the ole' homestead to save some $$ and do it myself. I didn't think that it could be brake related too. I guess I just heard the sound and immediately thought of the old "problem" I had. I have about 53k on it (2005).