[DIY] Get rid of that infamous TICK TICK noise!

[naim]

The infamous TICK TICK noise known amongst Phantom riders: The Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT). Its a small little component that keeps the cam chain tension at all engine speeds to maintain proper timing for the valves. If this goes wrong, goodbye to your valvetrain and even ur piston if unlucky.

 

So once you hear this TICK TICK noise when idling, get it changed! If you need to save every cent you have and don' mind getting dirty (like me: poor student! ), then purchase it from spare parts shop like Everfit, Eversuccess, FJT, Chong Aik, etc. I got mine from Eversuccess for $42 w/o gasket (my gasket is still in good condition). Cux i read from the other thread that Planet charges abt $60?

 

So tools you will need:

1) 10mm spanner

2) 5mm Allen Key

3) Cleaner (Carb or contact cleaner will do)

4) Paper towels

 

1) First we need to remove the starter motor. Remove the starter motor lead cable, on top of the starter motor. (10mm nut) Keep track of the washers. (More accessible from LHS of bike)

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300186a.jpg

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300191.jpg

 

2) Remove the 2 mounting bolts (RHS of bike). NOTE: The left mounting bolt has a Earth lead under it. Remember to reinstall it when reassembling)

 

3) Pull out the starter motor, might be a little hard, so a LIGHT tap from the LHS might get it out.

 

4) Remove the 2 Allen bolts holding the CCT.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300192.jpg

 

5) Clean and prepare the new surface. Check that your gasket is not torn if you are re-using.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300193.jpg

 

6) I know that yellow little plastic tab looks nice to pull out: DON'T! its to hold the tensioner back so you can install it easier. If it does come out, insert the key back, and wind it up clockwise to pull back the tensioner.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300194.jpg

 

7) Reinstall, tighten properly (NOT TOO TIGHT!), pull the plastic tab and clean up the area. Reinstall the starter motor, and check all connections and bolts before starting the engine.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300195.jpg

 

HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!

[revhappy]

Wow! Thats awesome and real techie stuff. Good job

[naim]

easier than it looks. jux wanted to share wif the fellow riders so that they get to know their bikes even more. hope to post for DIY tutorials in the future.

[osxunix]

easier than it looks. jux wanted to share wif the fellow riders so that they get to know their bikes even more. hope to post for DIY tutorials in the future.

 

Learn something today. Thks

[CSV]

nice one!!!!

 

your bike got the tick tick sound?

 

i don't know how to differentiate the sound leh. is it a very obvious tick?

[Kevs]

Good job!

 

Stickied a copy on top.

[naim]

nice one!!!!

 

your bike got the tick tick sound?

 

i don't know how to differentiate the sound leh. is it a very obvious tick?

 

Yup. Its quite obvious. Definitely doesnt sound ryt. Mine was quite bad. More like a rattling sound sumtyms. Sry i didnt record it.

[naim]

Good job!

 

Stickied a copy on top.

 

Thanks!

[xavez]

Nice DIY guide

[fiz_ism]

If CCT is worn off, bike produces rattling sound when you move off? Cos my bike got this rattling sound only after I overhaul my bike. Before that, don't have that sound.

[Metalfyre]

Well done guide furnished with pictures! Just feel I need to add that if you're taking your engine apart for any reason, replacing the gaskets is the safer thing to do. If you know how gaskets work and what they are for, you'll know what I mean. For this procedure, since you're only opening one part, you could just get that particular gasket; it shouldn't cost much and would definitely be cheaper than handling the consequences of leaking EO.

 

Just my 2cents.

[naim]

If CCT is worn off, bike produces rattling sound when you move off? Cos my bike got this rattling sound only after I overhaul my bike. Before that, don't have that sound.

 

if it only creates the noise when moving off, i wud eliminate the engine. cud be the gearbox or ur drivetrain. i wud check ur chain slack 1st. FYI, cam chain noise can be heard when idling or when u rev n suddenly release the throttle.

 

Well done guide furnished with pictures! Just feel I need to add that if you're taking your engine apart for any reason, replacing the gaskets is the safer thing to do. If you know how gaskets work and what they are for, you'll know what I mean. For this procedure, since you're only opening one part, you could just get that particular gasket; it shouldn't cost much and would definitely be cheaper than handling the consequences of leaking EO.

 

Just my 2cents.

 

i'd agree with u! seeing hw cheap gaskets are, it wud be gd to replace it. for me, the gasket on it wasn't the paper type, so it was in good condition. so didnt buy a new one.

[naim]

If CCT is worn off, bike produces rattling sound when you move off? Cos my bike got this rattling sound only after I overhaul my bike. Before that, don't have that sound.

 

if it only creates the noise when moving off, i wud eliminate the engine. cud be the gearbox or ur drivetrain. i wud check ur chain slack 1st. FYI, cam chain noise can be heard when idling or when u rev n suddenly release the throttle.

 

Well done guide furnished with pictures! Just feel I need to add that if you're taking your engine apart for any reason, replacing the gaskets is the safer thing to do. If you know how gaskets work and what they are for, you'll know what I mean. For this procedure, since you're only opening one part, you could just get that particular gasket; it shouldn't cost much and would definitely be cheaper than handling the consequences of leaking EO.

 

Just my 2cents.

 

i'd agree with u! seeing hw cheap gaskets are, it wud be gd to replace it. for me, the gasket on it wasn't the paper type, so it was in good condition. so didnt buy a new one.

[mattczy]

The infamous TICK TICK noise known amongst Phantom riders: The Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT). Its a small little component that keeps the cam chain tension at all engine speeds to maintain proper timing for the valves. If this goes wrong, goodbye to your valvetrain and even ur piston if unlucky.

 

So once you hear this TICK TICK noise when idling, get it changed! If you need to save every cent you have and don' mind getting dirty (like me: poor student! ), then purchase it from spare parts shop like Everfit, Eversuccess, FJT, Chong Aik, etc. I got mine from Eversuccess for $42 w/o gasket (my gasket is still in good condition). Cux i read from the other thread that Planet charges abt $60?

 

So tools you will need:

1) 10mm spanner

2) 5mm Allen Key

3) Cleaner (Carb or contact cleaner will do)

4) Paper towels

 

1) First we need to remove the starter motor. Remove the starter motor lead cable, on top of the starter motor. (10mm nut) Keep track of the washers. (More accessible from LHS of bike)

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300186a.jpg

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300191.jpg

 

2) Remove the 2 mounting bolts (RHS of bike). NOTE: The left mounting bolt has a Earth lead under it. Remember to reinstall it when reassembling)

 

3) Pull out the starter motor, might be a little hard, so a LIGHT tap from the LHS might get it out.

 

4) Remove the 2 Allen bolts holding the CCT.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300192.jpg

 

5) Clean and prepare the new surface. Check that your gasket is not torn if you are re-using.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300193.jpg

 

6) I know that yellow little plastic tab looks nice to pull out: DON'T! its to hold the tensioner back so you can install it easier. If it does come out, insert the key back, and wind it up clockwise to pull back the tensioner.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300194.jpg

 

7) Reinstall, tighten properly (NOT TOO TIGHT!), pull the plastic tab and clean up the area. Reinstall the starter motor, and check all connections and bolts before starting the engine.

 

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/adiknaim/S7300195.jpg

 

HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!

 

 

hi bro , my bike has some noise also . im not sure if its the same issue as yours . but when i off the engine already still got abit of tick tick noise . is it the same ??

[naim]

check out this video guys. realised i actually recorded the noise when it happened to be over a year back. i suspect the shop didnt change out the CCT, since after checking, more like FORCEFULLY adjusted only. RIPOFF!

 

http://youtu.be/Ekx4HwWuQRE

 

*note the noise is mostly after letting off the throttle/idling. anyway, if the noise is a quiet tick tick after engine shutdown, its just the exhaust contracting since its very hot. nothing to worry.

[mattczy]

check out this video guys. realised i actually recorded the noise when it happened to be over a year back. i suspect the shop didnt change out the CCT, since after checking, more like FORCEFULLY adjusted only. RIPOFF!

 

http://youtu.be/Ekx4HwWuQRE

 

*note the noise is mostly after letting off the throttle/idling. anyway, if the noise is a quiet tick tick after engine shutdown, its just the exhaust contracting since its very hot. nothing to worry.

 

the tick tick noise is more of a tap tap noise right ? i dont have that haha , but i do have backfire :\

[naim]

dats good. if its frequent backfire cud jux be ur carb tuning. get a workshop to tune it properly.

[mattczy]

the backfire occurs when i suddenly close my throttle , around how much will the tuning cost ? and do you have and recommended mechs ?

[ezzyoiler]

the backfire occurs when i suddenly close my throttle , around how much will the tuning cost ? and do you have and recommended mechs ?

free..5 second job.

[fiz_ism]

wah. the tapping/ tick tick sound quite obvious ah.

[revhappy]

Bro @naim, need some advice from you about this cam chain thing. I am currently riding a Bajaj Pulsar and the mech told me last time that the cam chain is loose so need to change. I can hear a very very faint rattle of the cam chain at idling only when I am really paying attention, but after riding for a while and the engine is warmed up can hear the cam chain a little more louder but its definitely not irritating.

 

The labour for replacing the cam chain is almost same as doing a top overhaul(100$ for cam chain replacement and 150$ for doing top overhaul). I am trying to figure out how long can I live with this issue without causing any permanent damage to the engine. I dont want to do a top overhaul as long as the its only rattling and it wont kill the engine. Is there any stop gap solution? Right now I am running really overgeared sprocket ratios so that I dont strain the engine, I ride at max 90kms/hr@6000 rpm. But most of the time I stay around 4000 rpm. Is there anything else I can do to avoid the overhaul?

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited June 6, 2012 by revhappy

[naim]

Bro @naim, need some advice from you about this cam chain thing. I am currently riding a Bajaj Pulsar and the mech told me last time that the cam chain is loose so need to change. I can hear a very very faint rattle of the cam chain at idling only when I am really paying attention, but after riding for a while and the engine is warmed up can hear the cam chain a little more louder but its definitely not irritating.

 

The labour for replacing the cam chain is almost same as doing a top overhaul(100$ for cam chain replacement and 150$ for doing top overhaul). I am trying to figure out how long can I live with this issue without causing any permanent damage to the engine. I dont want to do a top overhaul as long as the its only rattling and it wont kill the engine. Is there any stop gap solution? Right now I am running really overgeared sprocket ratios so that I dont strain the engine, I ride at max 90kms/hr@6000 rpm. But most of the time I stay around 4000 rpm. Is there anything else I can do to avoid the overhaul?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

have u tried changing the tensioner? cux it will be cheaper and doesnt require opening up the engine. its possible that ur tensioner is jammed and no longer applying tension to the cam chain. dats the cheaper option for now.

 

if only idling, maybe not so bad. if at higher revs, running the cam chain loose is a little risky. if it skips and jumps on the sproceket teeth on ur flywheel/camshaft, ur timing can go oddly wrong and kill the engine as well, even though it didnt break.

[revhappy]

have u tried changing the tensioner? cux it will be cheaper and doesnt require opening up the engine. its possible that ur tensioner is jammed and no longer applying tension to the cam chain. dats the cheaper option for now.

 

if only idling, maybe not so bad. if at higher revs, running the cam chain loose is a little risky. if it skips and jumps on the sproceket teeth on ur flywheel/camshaft, ur timing can go oddly wrong and kill the engine as well, even though it didnt break.

 

Thanks, i asked the mech whether changing tensioner will help, he said no. The mech was able to inspect the lower end of the cam chain when he opened right side crank case cove to replace the clutch plates. He mentioned cam chain is worn and also the chain guide too is worn.

 

Actually I had brought all the engine parts with me from India including the cam chain, tensioner, valves valve sleeves, rocker arms, block piston assembly and wanted to do the top overhaul, but after hearing the labour for top overhaul which is more than the cost of the engine parts I decided not to do. I have sold off the engine parts already so now just hoping that the bike doesn'tgive any engine issues.

[naim]

Thanks, i asked the mech whether changing tensioner will help, he said no. The mech was able to inspect the lower end of the cam chain when he opened right side crank case cove to replace the clutch plates. He mentioned cam chain is worn and also the chain guide too is worn.

 

Actually I had brought all the engine parts with me from India including the cam chain, tensioner, valves valve sleeves, rocker arms, block piston assembly and wanted to do the top overhaul, but after hearing the labour for top overhaul which is more than the cost of the engine parts I decided not to do. I have sold off the engine parts already so now just hoping that the bike doesn'tgive any engine issues.

 

weird. the only way to inspect a cam chain is to remove it and compare it to see how it has stretched compared to the original. not sure hw he deduce that its worn jux by looking. if i were you, i would go ahead and jux replace the tensioner (should not cost much right? nt sure abt bajaj parts pricing) and see how. if it works, then good for u. if not, at least u jux hv to replace the chain n guide.

[revhappy]

weird. the only way to inspect a cam chain is to remove it and compare it to see how it has stretched compared to the original. not sure hw he deduce that its worn jux by looking. if i were you, i would go ahead and jux replace the tensioner (should not cost much right? nt sure abt bajaj parts pricing) and see how. if it works, then good for u. if not, at least u jux hv to replace the chain n guide.

 

Thanks bro, yeah, will try replacing the tensioner.