2004 DII with 103k making a ticking sound...
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The ticking usually comes from low oil pressure currently, or untreated low oil pressure in the past. Low oil pressure can come from two things, broken oil pump, or use of inappropriately thin oil. Ask what oil the owner has in it and where it was last changed (jiffy lube not good.) Low oil level could also produce tick. check dipstick.
The best thing to do is to find a local independent Land Rover specialist and make the purchase conditional on a positive pre purchase inspection.
What region are you in and what is the price?
An inspection may give you extra bargaining power or peace of mind, could go either way.
The best thing to do is to find a local independent Land Rover specialist and make the purchase conditional on a positive pre purchase inspection.
What region are you in and what is the price?
An inspection may give you extra bargaining power or peace of mind, could go either way.
Last edited by Dave03S; 03-18-2014 at 11:17 AM.
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There are many causes of ticks, but one is a lifter that is collapsing at idle. Mine does it. When you start from cold, all is quiet, but as the oil warms up it develops a tick that goes away as soon as you rev up the engine even slightly.
Note that sticking lifters can sometimes be fixed by using a high-detergent oil for a while.
Note that sticking lifters can sometimes be fixed by using a high-detergent oil for a while.
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Yes I will be switching to the Rotella soon. Right now it has Valvoline 10w40 with some Seafoam in. I'm going to give that mix a thousand miles or so, then re-fill with the Rotella.
I'm not that worried because if I drive it for a while, then stop - all is silent. Then after idling for a few minutes the tick comes back. I figure the worst case is that I destroy the camshaft - and they are not expensive.
I'm not that worried because if I drive it for a while, then stop - all is silent. Then after idling for a few minutes the tick comes back. I figure the worst case is that I destroy the camshaft - and they are not expensive.
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