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Rigo91 · 05-01-2011, 07:38 PM

hey wassup guys, there this ticking noise coming from the head by where the exhaust manifold is, idk if its the lifters or an exhaust leak, im missing 4 bolts on the exhaust manifold idk if that can cause an exhaust leak (im kinda a noob) another thing, i put some oil stabilizer in the motor and the ticking was gone, well it was still there but quieter, if anyone can come by and help me out ill spot you like 20 bux, thanx in advance... i live in the antelope valley area (661)

*Vatche* · 05-01-2011, 08:18 PM

if your oil level is full try revving it to 3k for like 1 min see if it helps

Rigo91 · 05-01-2011, 09:19 PM

i went to go try your method but once i turned it on the sound got worse =( heres a video to show u

YouTube - WP_000184.mp4

*Vatche* · 05-01-2011, 09:55 PM

ooh yeah thats not lifters....thats something bad

did you drive your car really hard or starve it of oil before this happened?

burnouts racing?

um...yeah i cant give much more advice, sounds like the motor might be going out, could be the valves or inside the block? im not pro. i would take it to a mechanic

Rigo91 · 05-01-2011, 09:59 PM

i did a complete tune up after i purchased it, and no i never abused it, the only reason y i got it was cuz i did a compression test and all of the cylinders came out good..

*Vatche* · 05-01-2011, 10:35 PM

well i dont know what to tell you, how long ago did you buy the car?

and yes the 4 missing bolts will contribute to the car sounding like shit.
but if there are 4 missing i would be more concerned that everything else might be half assed on the car... if thats how you bought it

Rigo91 · 05-01-2011, 10:53 PM

ill say it been like 3 or 4 months since i got it, and when i got it the car sounded smooth i dont know why all of a sudden it just started happening, im taking it to a shop tomorrow to see whats going on with it, i hope it is just an exhaust leak and nothing really bad

thanx for the help tho man

aznfab213 · 05-01-2011, 11:13 PM

you should check the code for the check engine light that came up to get some more insight.

Razi · 05-01-2011, 11:24 PM

Totally sounds like an exhaust leak I had.

Depending on the material the gasket is made of, the exhaust pressure could've blown a small piece of the gasket off since it wasn't being held tightly between the head and the manifold.

kevmeistah21 · 05-01-2011, 11:30 PM

you can smell fumes from your exhaust manifold if anything? idkkk but good luck!

Rigo91 · 05-01-2011, 11:36 PM

ill keep u guys updated more tomorrow when i have more light to work with and thanx alot for the help guys ^_^

KOME · 05-01-2011, 11:53 PM

Damn man that blows, good luck with that.

One_love_silvia · 05-02-2011, 12:28 AM

does it go away after its been running for awhile? i have a leak in my exhaust mani too, but its no where near as bad as that.
its most likely an exhaust leak tho if u have 4 bolts missing haha

they're there for a reason

best way to tell is by using a smoke machine tho. if u know anyone with one, or a shop or something (maybe ur local school with an auto department) id recommend that.

however if u cant do that, take a rubber hose, and use it like a stethoscope. put one side up to the exhaust mani and the other side up to ur ear. move it around and u should be able to find a leak using that method as well.

all in all, get some new bolts for it lol

*Vatche* · 05-02-2011, 12:45 AM

its most likely an exhaust leak, and the gasket is probably shot...

and make sure you do fix the engine light

Eramo323 · 05-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Exhaust leak ..........

Rigo91 · 05-02-2011, 08:44 PM

i just started to take off the manifold but im kinda stuck because im having trouble taking off the pipe that leads to the EGR does anyone know how?? itll help me alot

Razi · 05-02-2011, 08:51 PM

Spray some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench on it and try to work it loose.

Be careful not to round off the bolt.

Rigo91 · 05-02-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razi

Spray some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench on it and try to work it loose.

Be careful not to round off the bolt.

would some wd40 work as well??

hartig · 05-02-2011, 08:58 PM

..if you're missing 4 out of 8 bolts from your exhaust manifold.. i'm sure theres a leak...
sounds like a lawnmower = exhaust leak

Razi · 05-02-2011, 08:58 PM

Yeah, but won't be as strong. Better than nothing!

Rigo91 · 05-02-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razi

Yeah, but won't be as strong. Better than nothing!

it is hahah thanks alot though man

*wangan_cruiser* · 05-03-2011, 01:06 AM

sounds like an exhaust leak. i had one like that. put new gasket in and replaced those damn bolts. worked for me

daryl337 · 05-03-2011, 11:10 AM

-edit-

Deleted a somewhat condescending approach to explain why missing bolts can cause the leak.

It looks Hartig already nailed it on the head.

Rally240sx.com · 05-03-2011, 11:15 AM

spend $3 on 4 bolts and see if that helps?

s14canyoncity · 05-03-2011, 12:58 PM

seriously put the bolts back first .... im sure that the main issue

Rigo91 · 05-03-2011, 01:23 PM

does anyone know where i can get those bolts?

*Vatche* · 05-03-2011, 01:31 PM

go to the junkyard, or look on zilvia. if you want to spend less.

you can get them at the dealer just spending more

Rigo91 · 05-03-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20detman

go to the junkyard, or look on zilvia. if you want to spend less.

you can get them at the dealer just spending more

yeah i called the dealership they want like 3 bucks a bolt!!

Rally240sx.com · 05-03-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20detman

go to the junkyard, or look on zilvia. if you want to spend less.

you can get them at the dealer just spending more

lol! dude even from Nissan there probabyl like $2.50 each

*Vatche* · 05-03-2011, 02:07 PM

well if you only need 4, and that will solve the problem with quality brand new never used bolts.

sometimes its worth coughing up 12 bucks...

ive spend 50 bucks on stuff a few times and got nothing out of it.

i spent 200 on something and got screwed

i spent 400 and ..... so on and so on.

12 bucks is like a penny to me now adays.... not because im rich, because when it comes to my car and doing it right. you always end up spending more in the long run if you cheap out on certain things.

but in this case it would just be time you would be losing, and if you have time then keep searching for bolts that are cheap

05-01-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	exhuast leak or lifters?? hey wassup guys, there this ticking noise coming from the head by where the exhaust manifold is, idk if its the lifters or an exhaust leak, im missing 4 bolts on the exhaust manifold idk if that can cause an exhaust leak (im kinda a noob) another thing, i put some oil stabilizer in the motor and the ticking was gone, well it was still there but quieter, if anyone can come by and help me out ill spot you like 20 bux, thanx in advance... i live in the antelope valley area (661)

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daryl337 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pac NW Age: 35 Posts: 589 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	-edit- Deleted a somewhat condescending approach to explain why missing bolts can cause the leak. It looks Hartig already nailed it on the head. __________________ This is my clever and witty signature.

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s14canyoncity Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 1,181 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	seriously put the bolts back first .... im sure that the main issue __________________ Nissan S14 Navan Zenki

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05-01-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i went to go try your method but once i turned it on the sound got worse =( heres a video to show u YouTube - WP_000184.mp4

05-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#5
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did a complete tune up after i purchased it, and no i never abused it, the only reason y i got it was cuz i did a compression test and all of the cylinders came out good..

05-01-2011, 10:53 PM	#7
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ill say it been like 3 or 4 months since i got it, and when i got it the car sounded smooth i dont know why all of a sudden it just started happening, im taking it to a shop tomorrow to see whats going on with it, i hope it is just an exhaust leak and nothing really bad thanx for the help tho man

05-01-2011, 11:13 PM	#8
aznfab213 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Whittier (562) California Age: 29 Posts: 1,297 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	you should check the code for the check engine light that came up to get some more insight.

05-01-2011, 11:24 PM	#9
Razi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Totally sounds like an exhaust leak I had. Depending on the material the gasket is made of, the exhaust pressure could've blown a small piece of the gasket off since it wasn't being held tightly between the head and the manifold.

05-01-2011, 11:36 PM	#11
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ill keep u guys updated more tomorrow when i have more light to work with and thanx alot for the help guys ^_^

05-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#12
KOME Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: En mi casa Age: 30 Posts: 619 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Damn man that blows, good luck with that.

05-02-2011, 02:43 PM	#15
Eramo323 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NORTH EAST LOS ANGELES Age: 32 Posts: 764 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Exhaust leak ..........

05-02-2011, 08:51 PM	#17
Razi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Spray some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench on it and try to work it loose. Be careful not to round off the bolt.

05-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#19
hartig Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: western ma Age: 31 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	..if you're missing 4 out of 8 bolts from your exhaust manifold.. i'm sure theres a leak... sounds like a lawnmower = exhaust leak

05-03-2011, 01:06 AM	#22
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 36 Posts: 3,535 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	sounds like an exhaust leak. i had one like that. put new gasket in and replaced those damn bolts. worked for me

05-03-2011, 11:15 AM	#24
Rally240sx.com Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	spend $3 on 4 bolts and see if that helps?

05-03-2011, 01:23 PM	#26
Rigo91 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palmdale, CA Age: 30 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone know where i can get those bolts?