noise question

[andy]

Not sure if 2nd gens are differenet, but 1st gens were notorious for 
ticking cam chains, since the CCT go in clicks. SO the cam chain would 
have to loosen a bit before the tensioner could click to the next 
position. Put on pods and a louder exhaust and the problem will go away !

Andy

On Mon, 4 Oct 2010, E Montague server wrote:

> I've got one that I can't solve.
>
> The motor is making a ticking, almost like a cam chain hitting a cover. Increases with RPMs
>
> Not a rod knock.
>
> I've had the valve caps off, checked and adjusted valves, CCTs work fine.  No odd wear marks on the cam chains and none of the caps or towers. I can't seem to figure it. Even pulled the stator  cover to check the starter clutch
>
> ideas appreciated.
>
> Ernie