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Message started by bdrums71 on 03/09/14 at 12:24:02

Title: ping clicking noise
Post by bdrums71 on 03/09/14 at 12:24:02

Hey guys, i just did the leaky plug/cap replacement, i used permatex rtv copper gasket maker, i did not torque the head down because i did not have a torque wrench (any one know the torque specifications). anyway i started the bike up today and there is a very fast pinging, clicking sounds coming for the engine somewhere it seems to get louder when i rev the engine. also there is a loss of power, not huge but i can definitely feel it, no oil leaks, and no air blowing out so i think the gasket is holding up. anyone have any idea of what it can be? Much appreciated guys

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by S-P on 03/09/14 at 13:37:44

From what I've read on the forum you need to re-adjust your valves after removing the head. The difference in the amount of sealer can change your clearances, especially if you didn't torque it. I'd say go to harbor freight and spend 20 bucks on one and torque the heads before you ride it any farther. Warped heads are not good on any engine.

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by bdrums71 on 03/09/14 at 14:07:08

thanks SP, I think thats exactly whats going on. much appreciated,
darn i just wanna ride already! lol

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by S-P on 03/09/14 at 14:51:46

4F495F58405E1A1C2D0 wrote:

darn i just wanna ride already! lol

Yeah, but you want to ride long term, not just this week. ;)

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by Kris01 on 03/09/14 at 16:37:17

Auto Zone has a torque wrench in their loan-a-tool program. You buy a used tool at full price, use it, return it, and get a 100% refund.

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by seedubs1 on 03/10/14 at 11:22:09

A torque wrench is essential if you're going to be doing your own work inside the engine.

Stop being cheap and buy one already ;D

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/10/14 at 21:05:31

Pinging AND Clicking? I simply can NOT see those together & NOT think

Dolphins! Have you run over one lately? Got one hung up somewhere?

Sumpin fishy about this thread,,

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by S-P on 03/10/14 at 21:09:12

67787E7964635262526A78743F0D0 wrote:

Pinging AND Clicking? I simply can NOT see those together & NOT think

Dolphins! Have you run over one lately? Got one hung up somewhere?

Sumpin fishy about this thread,,

LOL! I can see a custom tank paint job with Flipper on it now.... :D

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by shorty on 03/11/14 at 12:19:42

if the clicking is coming from the crankcase you should check the cam-chain tensioner, mine was over extended at 17k miles

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by ed daugherty on 03/11/14 at 20:25:22

5B49465B47464D4F280 wrote:

if the clicking is coming from the crankcase you should check the cam-chain tensioner, mine was over extended at 17k miles

I have this problem. I replaced the tensioner and it is still over extended. How did you fix it?

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by verslagen1 on 03/11/14 at 20:43:58

you mean you got this?

http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/CamChainClub/busted.jpg

you need one of these...

http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/CamChainClub/verslavy.jpg
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1180206459

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by bdrums71 on 03/23/14 at 16:47:59

hey guys, thanks for all the responses! re sealed the head torqued the nolts down and readjusted the screws on top of the valves to .10mm since i read somewhere on here they should be between .08 and .13mm, still no luck getting rid of the noise. the bike runs and sounds amazing just this darn ticking coming from the top of the head. im pretty sure its coming from the valves but idk if i should loosen or tighten the screws.

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by HondaLavis on 03/23/14 at 17:45:56

7A7C6A6D756B2F29180 wrote:

re sealed the head torqued the nolts down and readjusted the screws on top of the valves to .10mm since i read somewhere on here they should be between .08 and .13mm, still no luck getting rid of the noise.

WOAH!! :o The proper valve clearance is 0.008-0.013mm (0.003-0.005 in). That extra zero will make a helluva difference, I tell you whut!

If you download the Suzuki Savage Clymer's manual PDF from this website, the spec is listed on page 10 with various other "tune up" specs. ;)

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by verslagen1 on 03/23/14 at 18:41:32

7A5D5C56537E53445B41320 wrote:

If you download the Suzuki Savage Clymer's manual PDF from this website

no longer available.

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by S-P on 03/23/14 at 18:42:19

0621202A2F022F38273D4E0 wrote:

WOAH!! :o The proper valve clearance is 0.008-0.013mm (0.003-0.005 in). That extra zero will make a helluva difference, I tell you whut!

Dang zeroes! Depending on which side of the decimal point makes all the difference in the world! ;)

Title: Re: ping clicking noise
Post by bdrums71 on 03/24/14 at 15:53:28

WOAH!! Shocked The proper valve clearance is 0.008-0.013mm (0.003-0.005 in). That extra zero will make a helluva difference, I tell you whut!

lol darn honda thanks for the heads up, haha an extra zero can make or break you