That 1GR tick

[sixstringdave]

It drives me nutz sometimes. Really sucks when someone is admiring the truck and i can hear the 'TICK TICK TICK' of the engine as it sits there and idles. I have been asked by people about it when they think its something bad that happened to the engine.

The noise has always been there but it seems like it is slightly louder. And it seems worse when the engine is really warmed up. I have heard that it is common on these engines. It just drives me nutz when i hear it.

Please tell me that mine isnt the only one that does this. And if there is anything i can do about it.

 

[Whitebeauty]

Tik tik Tik and it goes on man....lol.. same here

 

[Gadget]

Completely normal. The engine uses solid lifters and by their nature make noise.

If you think it is excessive, you should pull the cam covers and check the valve lash and adjust as needed.

G

 

[xrgilly]

they all tick brother thats was one of the main things that drove me crazy specially in traffic

 

[Knuckles]

toyota tick :top:

 

[sixstringdave]

Well, i feel a little better now. Thanks guys!

Gadget, i didnt think about adjusting the lash. I am wondering if it would help. Prolly not, but worth a look. I am almost at 89,000 miles.

 

[Murderface]

Which oil/weight do u use? When I ran Amsoil 0W-30 the tick was louder, not that I have Mobil 1 15W-50 it's quieter

 

[sixstringdave]

Which oil/weight do u use? When I ran Amsoil 0W-30 the tick was louder, not that I have Mobil 1 15W-50 it's quieter

Ive been running Mobil 1 5w-30 since i have had the truck. With winter coming on, would the heavier oil like you run be ok? I have always just followed what the manufacturer suggests.

 

[Torspd]

The solenoid on the driver side of the intake manifolds also ticks loudly. Try disconnecting the plug then running it, just to see if it makes a difference in the noise you hear. But, it still needs to be plugged in. Just for checking purposes.

 

[sixstringdave]

The solenoid on the driver side of the intake manifolds also ticks loudly. Try disconnecting the plug then running it, just to see if it makes a difference in the noise you hear. But, it still needs to be plugged in. Just for checking purposes.

I remember hearing something about that long ago in a past thread. What is that thing. And can it be replaced for a newer and 'quieter' one? Or would it even matter??

 

[Torspd]

I believe it has to do with the evap for the charcoal canister? Not exactly sure. Also, if you unbolt it from the intake manifold, it doesn't resonate as much.

 

[hottacoX]

Hope it's not the valve lash, on the 1gr there is no adjustment or shims....
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/00700310.pdf

You have to measure the lash and if its out of spec, pull the cams and mic the buckets and replace based on the measured differences

 

[MadToy]

Your long tubes will definitely exaggerate the tick also.

 

[sixstringdave]

Very interesting stuff. Looks like i wont be able to adjust them if they were excessive.

I havent had a chance to check that solenoid, but will tonight.

The long tubes making the tick louder? Not sure what to think about that...

So what about the oil as mentioned earlier in this thread? John, you never answered me back. I know you are running a heavier oil, but you are blown. And i am not sure how cold it gets where you are. It can get down to the low 30's here.

Can i safely use a heavier oil. Something like Mobil 1 15w-50 ??

 

[Torspd]

If you can get a 5w-40 for the winter months, you would be really good. That might be hard to find, unless you get it from Amsoil, Redline, Eneos, Motul, or Sustania. I used to run Eneos 5w-50 great for both extremes.

The headers would only exaggerate a tick, if there was an exhaust leak.

 

[sixstringdave]

So 15w-40 is tough to get a local store? Never thought about it cause i have never looked, heh...

What about 10w-30 ? or even 10w-40? Im sure it would be safe, right?

I have seen that at Autozone.

 

[rexrunner]

If you can get a 5w-40 for the winter months, you would be really good. That might be hard to find, unless you get it from Amsoil, Redline, Eneos, Motul, or Sustania. I used to run Eneos 5w-50 great for both extremes.

The headers would only exaggerate a tick, if there was an exhaust leak.

The long tube headers are a thinner gauge and will resonate the tick louder. Gadget the valve lash isn't adjustable. Buckets need to be replaced

 

[Gators Taco]

I run 0W30 in mine and I don't even ear the tick anymore. Put this under the hood: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DYC-11905/Application/?prefilter=1

 

[Murderface]

Gadget the valve lash isn't adjustable. Buckets need to be replaced

I think that's what he meant by his post

 

[Torspd]

So 15w-40 is tough to get a local store? Never thought about it cause i have never looked, heh...

What about 10w-30 ? or even 10w-40? Im sure it would be safe, right?

I have seen that at Autozone.

No, I believe that you miss read what I had typed. I said 5w-40. You will be fine with a 5w-30 to 10w-40 in the your winter.