Trying to identify this ticking sound and if it is normal or not. Given that I've had the engine replaced, and it seems the original engine had the same noise, I'm leaning towards normal, but it is quite loud under acceleration next to other cars or a wall. At idle it is very faint, but audible in the video mostly around 0:17-0:19.



I'm thinking possibly an exhaust manifold leak? I had my mechanic check the manifold bolts on the original engine when it still had it and they said they were tight. Also noteworthy is that the LR service records have the original owner complaining of a loud exhaust under acceleration as well, but no resolution (dealer stated it was normal).

 

I can hear it...but I wouldn't be overly alarmed by that. Mine pretty much sounds like that I think.

 

My RRS 4.4 AND LR3 (both 06) do/did this. I can't get it to stop on the LR3, I tightened up a few of the exhaust manifold bolts while some trim and heat shields were removed for starter replacement, but it's definitely still there.

 

Mine sounds just like that. I always thought it was just noisy injectors. Wouldn't worry about it