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      06-29-2012, 02:33 PM   #260
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Originally Posted by ChrisK View Post
Well I hate to say this, but i'm starting to think it's not the crank/bearings.

If my oil is up to temp, and the ambient temps outside is below 75F - the ticking is gone. Over that temp and I hear it. Whatever is making that sound is affected by ambient temps. This may be the reason not everyone is hearing it. I have tried this theory a dozen times and it holds.

Cool mornings and my 11 mile (50mph) drive to work - I hear nothing.

I don't get it.

if it ain't broke, why worry?
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