April 8, 200718 yr So we've all had an EA82 with the HVLA tick... why? many reasons... gunk buildup, low oil pressure, cavitation of the oil, etc etc etc...the list goes on. But...when one has a NEW oil pump, all NEW seals thruout the engine, NEW heads, etc etc etc....and it STILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TICKS!!!!!!!!!!!! What the heck? Well, I've found the answer. Vehicle Happiness Index, or VHI, is too low, causing the tick. Before I did the 5 lug conversion, I got the tick ONCE...that was after I let it sit for about a week. it ticked a little on start up, after I drove it a few minutes...it was gone. Now, with the 5 lug, in which there are several problems (both front bearings making noise, the D2's are blown and making horrid noises, still getting some light rubbing in the back)...the car has ticked ever since I got all of that installed. Otherwise, the oil pressure has not changed, 20psi at hot idle, 80 cold idle....60psi hot cruise, and well over 100 at cold cruise. Thats my only logical conclusion.
April 8, 200718 yr So we've all had an EA82 with the HVLA tick... why? many reasons... gunk buildup, low oil pressure, cavitation of the oil, etc etc etc...the list goes on. But...when one has a NEW oil pump, all NEW seals thruout the engine, NEW heads, etc etc etc....and it STILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TICKS!!!!!!!!!!!! What the heck? Well, I've found the answer. Vehicle Happiness Index, or VHI, is too low, causing the tick. Before I did the 5 lug conversion, I got the tick ONCE...that was after I let it sit for about a week. it ticked a little on start up, after I drove it a few minutes...it was gone. Now, with the 5 lug, in which there are several problems (both front bearings making noise, the D2's are blown and making horrid noises, still getting some light rubbing in the back)...the car has ticked ever since I got all of that installed. Otherwise, the oil pressure has not changed, 20psi at hot idle, 80 cold idle....60psi hot cruise, and well over 100 at cold cruise. Thats my only logical conclusion. Thats why we put amplifiers in cars nipper
April 8, 200718 yr that is so bizarre will. which side is ticking, both? where the rail for the cam shaft oil supply connects to the cam carrier there's a 17mm banjo bolt. under this bolt is a pressure spring of some sort. are they in good condition? they shouldn't affect the HLA's too much, but just curious what shape they're in.
April 8, 200718 yr Author idk...never checked. I guess I'll check when the engine blows up again. lol I drove it about 40 miles today, went and got some legacy parts...it stopped ticking when I got on the interstate. Maybe it was happy to cruise some more.
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