Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 99 2.0LS manual, loud ticking noise.

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Sun 13 Jan 2008 22:47
99 2.0LS manual, loud ticking noise. - speedy ste
hi all, I'm new to this site and just looking for a bit of help. My Vectra has been playing up lately, this probably has nothing to do with it but it started with a hole in the exhaust after a long time like this (because of lack of funds) it obviously got worse, the back box has totally come away and there is a hole in the centre silencer. The problem is that although it was already loud it seems to have got louder and the noise is coming from the manifold and i can also feel blowing from that area, making me think it was the manifold gasket. The ticking sound seemed to start when the blowing got louder but it does sound tappity. i was wondering if the manifold gasket being pink fluffy diced would that make the ticking noise.

any help much appreciated
thanx

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 13/01/2008 at 23:09

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Mon 14 Jan 2008 07:33
99 2.0LS manual, loud ticking noise. - topbloke
not uncommon to break a manifold bolt on this engine (the one nearest the cambelt) there is a revised gasket and stronger studs, this noise ussualy can be heard when you first start car untill the manifold exspands and partially seals itself
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