I had asked about the code 37 awhile back and how it was slipping you guys said it would be the torque converter. Well I have good news on that I called cottman transmission, and I talked with a really nice guy he said there was no way it could be a torque converter he said it could be a switch he told me to drop the transmission pan, change the filter, and fluid, so I did and it shifts perfect and engine light went off. I was amazed usually they try to rip you off this guy helped me save money by telling me what to do. So anyways to my question we fixed that, but now there is a real bad ticking noise coming from the engine. I've had ppl tell me it sounds like a valve train problem any ideas on stuff that goes wrong with neons in the valvetrains? It drives alright it just makes a loud ticking noise. we checked oil, and everything. I don't know. Any help would be great! Thanks

 

The "lifter" tick is common and you may be low on oil. Does it increase with speed and then go away?

 

Another possibility is piston slap. If it is piston slap, then it should go away after your car warms up.

 

the noise doesn't go away. I drive it for an hour and it still sounds the same. We checked the oil even did an oil change. could something like be out of adjustment or something? sorry i don't know much thats why i'm asking. lol thanks

 

Have you checked oil pressure? Lash Adjusters could be gummed up....try some MMO.

 

sorry but what is mmo? I told you i didn't know much lol

 

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