[TGUY]

I need your help on this subject!
I own a 1979 280zx which I absolutely love in great shape with low miles.
When I first start up the motor when it's cold, the engine is so quiet that sometimes I can't even tell that it's running. However, my concern lately is that once the engine is hot, there is a annoying ticking noise from the motor. It sounds like the valves.
Does anyone out there know of a cure for this? I probably need the valves adjusted, but if that's the case shouldn't the engine tick all the time(not only when it's warmed up)?
Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!! TGUY

 

[Andrew240Z]

probably just a lifter ticking, setting valves is a breeze on these things! a 10mm, 14mm, 17mm, and a feeler gauge!

 

[Duff5000]

see if you can hear where it is coming from........ It is possible that it is coming from the belts or one of the pullies at the front....... I had a pully for the air con belt start making a noise like that before it seized....

 

[bama16]

I have an '81 280zx turbo with the exact same problem. sounds good when cold but ticks when warm. i talked to a nissan dealership and they said if could be injectors tickin. it is really annoying and sounds bad when standing next to it. if anyone knows about this i would love to get rid of the tick. thank you, bama