[sparky_2k6]

I have a 1.4 8v corsa on an N reg with 120,000 miles on the clock. The engine seems to tick alot and i know this is because its an old engine and done so many miles but i was wundwering if the is anything that i can do to get rid of the ticking or make it tick less that it does. Any advice is appreciated. Mark

 

[Guest]

Not the injector/s then mate?
All you can do, before spending £100's really, is put decent oil in it.

 

[sparky_2k6]

yea i just recently put sum ne wdecent oil in it but doesn't seem to make much difference. Do you know which parts would idealy need replacing for it to sound quieter?

 

[Guest]

Probably camshaft from description.
All the time, not just when cold?

 

[sparky_2k6]

yes the ticking is constant even when hot and cold. i had a 2nd hand camshaft put on by myself about 5 months back as 1 of the exhausts cams had worn off. the bloke who helped me do it sed i would eventually need another head for it. could this be adding to my problem?

 

[Guest]

Would have a look around for another engine, should be a few low mileage ones about, being a shopping type of car.
There are findapart sites on the internet, just search, then fill in your details.