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Old 05-27-2014, 08:55 AM
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Hi, I have a 2000 XJ with a 4 litre engine. When I put the car in gear, I can hear ticking noise like a noisy lifter. If I rev the engine in neutral, there is no ticking noise. Any ideas? One reader suggested loose bolts between the engine and transmission.
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Hi, I have a 2000 XJ with a 4 litre engine. When I put the car in gear, I can hear ticking noise like a noisy lifter. If I rev the engine in neutral, there is no ticking noise. Any ideas? One reader suggested loose bolts between the engine and transmission.
Mine does that. A very subtle tick. I have heard MANY 4.0 make the same noise from low mileage to high mileage. I wouldn't be to concerned.
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Hi, I have a 2000 XJ with a 4 litre engine. When I put the car in gear, I can hear ticking noise like a noisy lifter. If I rev the engine in neutral, there is no ticking noise. Any ideas? One reader suggested loose bolts between the engine and transmission.
Check the bolts on the flex plate to see if any are loose. Also make sure that the flex plate isn't cracked.
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