Ticking from Engine

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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Hi

After 2 days of not being driven, I started my '5 and took her for a spin. As soon as the engine started, there was a loud ticking noise from under the bonnet. The ticking sound sped up when the engine was revved. I took the car for a gentle run out, and the noise was still there after about half a mile. I then took the car out for a longer drive and the noise completely dissappeared after a mile or so. I used to have a Mondeo that, after being left for a week or so did the same thing but for only a few seconds, this was due to the oil draining from the top of the engine. Any ideas would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks…

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Sorry Guys & Gals

The car is a 1991 1.6 Eunos Roadster.

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 Probably indicates an oil change due - consider a “flush” beforehand (Wynns HLA???).

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There is a small bit about HLA clatter here

http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/t/218.aspx

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Thanks Guys. A job for the holiday break then…

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 If a flush doesn’t help and/or you fancy getting dirty and cleaning them properly I used the guide at http://www.miata.net/garage/hla/cleaning.html to refurb mine.

Took all day mind you, but you get to look at the pretty cams and it does the trick good and proper.