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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Default Re: ticking noise in a 2001 escort zx2

Originally Posted by ViPER1313
You need to be more specific as to the problem:

-is there a loss of power when the ticking occurs?
-is the noise internal or external to the motor?
-is the ticking dependent on vehicle speed or only engine RPM?
-does the tick occur when the vehicle is cold, warm or both?

The best way to trace a tick is using a long screwdriver or mechanic's stethoscope.
no loss of power
internal
it does it at about 3k rpm. but its not all the time though
it happens randomly