Ticking noise when idle

[911-996]

I honestly cant remember if it was there before or not, but when listening to the left side of the car when idle you can very slightly but clearly hear a consistant ticking noise, its better heard when your listening near the air intake.

If best described it sounds like a metal tapping together, cam tapping a valve sort of sound

Its not affecting performance and you cant hear it under acceleration

It's an 01' S, 29,500km

I have only picked up on it recently and im trying to figure out if im going crazy or if it was there before

What could it be

Cheers

[White987S]

It is normal to hear some tapping sounds. Especially on cold start-ups. This noise can be pronounced if you are not using the correct oil and viscosity too.

[FrayAdjacent986]

Valve tapping. Normal.

Buddy's 996 did it. My 986 does it.

[911-996]

Phew luckily

Yep its due for an oil change real soon, I should of done it allready but havent had the time

Thx Fellas :)

Edited May 27, 2007 by 911-996