# Help~Engine Ticking BAD

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [July 1, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-engine-ticking-bad/245142 "2009-07-01T06:27:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-engine-ticking-bad/245142/17 "2009-07-01T07:43:53Z")

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> [@OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/25170/1253):
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> use a long bladed screwdriver or extention against the cyl. head to listen to it. if its a loud deep clunking, listen to the bottom end. should be an easy diag.
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> no reason to bring it to the stealer and get raped unless its covered under warntee. there are plenty of independents that could easily take it on.
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> don’t you have a man in your life that can check it for you

youre all the man any of us would ever need :lol:lol:lol:lol

but srsly tho, good tip. how does that work? you use a screwdriver to press against the block and feel if it knocks or what?

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