hey guys, i have a 97 Z24...recently the car started making a loud ticking noise when i was barely giving it throddle..we took it to a local shop and they thought it was the timing chain..so they replaced it..while they were at it they replaced the water pump..well it still made the noise..next they replaced the lifters..still makes the noise..as of now..this is where i am...my bill is up to a grand and the problem has gotten no where..

if anyone has any ideas of what the problem may be..please let me know..and ask the shop about it..all ideas and options welcome..thanks

i should have read over my post..

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if anyone has any ideas of what the problem may be..please let me know..and ask the shop about it..all ideas and options welcome..thanks

I will ask the shop..lol sorry bout the typo

did they replace the tensonor and guides?


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ya, replace tensionr, and here's one, change your oil (though id imagine they did when they had it apart)



96 Sunfire,SE/GT, 2.4L Twin Cam, est 180hp

aight thanks guys...ill talk to them tomorrow about it..the reason this all started..i forgot to check the oil ......i will check it all the time now.

GOOD. best maintanence you can do everyday.



96 Sunfire,SE/GT, 2.4L Twin Cam, est 180hp

sounds like you floated a lifter, but i guess that's not it if the shop did head work. It could be a connecring rod bearing making the clicking noise.

i agree with the con rod, heard of them going before