Loud engine ticking

[jeped0]

Hey all. New here. I have a 2013 2.4l making some noise up top. Bad spark? What do you think? Video link of the noise attached.

 

[Coastguy1991]

Have you looked at your timing chain

 

[jeped0]

Have you looked at your timing chain

I haven't yet no but It has crossed my mind. I don't have any performance loss or anything.

 

[Coastguy1991]

I had a tiking sound just like that and found out it was my timing chain was loose and slapping the valve cover

 

[jeped0]

I had a tiking sound just like that and found out it was my timing chain was loose and slapping the valve cover

Yup exactly what it is. Already got the valve cover off and noticed the top chain guide was sheered off. Apparently it's a common issue with these. Got the timing chain kit and will be replacing all the guides and chain tomorrow.

 

[jeped0]

Yup exactly what it is. Already got the valve cover off and noticed the top chain guide was sheered off. Apparently it's a common issue with these. Got the timing chain kit and will be replacing all the guides and chain tomorrow.

Another funny thing...none of the garages around me will touch these motors lol

 

[Coastguy1991]

Make sure you check the balance shaft chain too