ticking at idle

[gmoney]

I have asked this before, but I am really concerned about the ticking I hear at idle. That just does not seem correct.
I have been told it is normal by my dealer.
If there is a ticking logically it would mean something is hitting something, like a valve. I know I don’t want to do a valve job…

Any advice from others that have had this issue, if anyone… I cannot believe I am the only one that has this issue.

 

[roverman]

gmoney,
I had this on my first LR3. Turned out what I thought was ticking was actually a leak in the exhaust somewhere and it was fixed under warranty. I guess first you have to figure out what is making the noise.

 

[mustbeaudi]

Audi's V8s get the valve clatter at idle, freaky sounding sometimes but normal. Don't here it with our LR3, but engines vary.

 

[Team Jeff]

Your not hearing the fuel injectors click are you? I can hear mine.

 

[MST]

Did you check oil level?

 

[GMTIIFAN]

I have it as well, especially at colder temps at cold start. The dealer claimed it was normal which I say BS.

 

[uspurs]

FWIW: +1 - I think.
Just had the 22,500 service done and mentioned a ticking / rattling noise that I thought was coming from underneath the car, driver's side. Aside from a loose exhaust bracket, they found that the exhaust manifold was also loose - they tightened that back up and the noise has gone.

John

gmoney,
I had this on my first LR3. Turned out what I thought was ticking was actually a leak in the exhaust somewhere and it was fixed under warranty. I guess first you have to figure out what is making the noise.