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Ticking driving me crazy

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I installed a TFS Stage 1 cam, FMS 1.6 roller rockers and chrome valve covers and now there is a tick coming from the drivetrain. I know that there are problems with the 1.7 rockers and valve cover clearance but i never heard anything like that with 1.6s. Has anyone experienced this problem with these rockers? I know they were all tightened down to spec and everything looked okay so i'm at a loss where this is coming from unless its hitting the oil baffle.

-Russ
 
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I had to mush the oil baffle a little for 1.6 FMS RRs to clear on the stock valve covers. I get a little valve noise below 2300 RPM or so, not bad though.

Don
 

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See the thing is, you cant hear it at idle, but when you rev it up it comes on and gets louder and faster as the engine revs higher.
 
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Ok, It may be a leaky header gasket or collector also. Maybe try a stethoscope and see what you hear.

Good Luck, Don
 
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