Advice on used 04
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I am looking for help/info on an 04 Cayenne S. I have owned and run 944 and 928's for many years but don't trust myself with the newer cars. while out looking for a car for my wife we came across a 04 Cayenne S. And I have a question on it. It has only what I can say is a ticking but not a valve issue. and of course the seller is stating this is a common and non issue to the 04-05 Cayenne's. I have 0% with these newer V8's and looking for some en-site. It is faint and on;y at low RPM's. Thanks in advance for your time and help. (Sorry in advance i will be posting this in other places to look for help)
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I had that same concern when I bought my 04 S. Really fast ticking that can only be heard when outside. You can hear it a little bit more when hood is up. It's sort of a high pitched ticking sound, not a knocking sound.
From what I researched on here, it does sound like a normal thing. Not everyone has it, but quite a few do. Basically it's noisy fuel injectors.
From what I researched on here, it does sound like a normal thing. Not everyone has it, but quite a few do. Basically it's noisy fuel injectors.
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You might want to do a search on "scored cylinders Porsche Cayenne S". There are a lot of "S" models that have experienced scored cylinders and needed a complete engine replacement. This issue seems to take place on cars who have lived in cold climates for majority of their life. Good luck!
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First time poster, but is it possible that the ticking is from a loose timing chain due to a loose timing chain tensioner?
I had that issue with my Mini Cooper that ticked
I had that issue with my Mini Cooper that ticked