Glow Plug Relay

[rdub]

I have a ticking sound (as i have mentioned in another post under- blanking plate) and I had some thought to the thought of ,to put it- "its the glow plug relay leave it alone" ) well its not to simple its a new sound, it was not there when i bought it 3 months i would really like some more apinions if you please because its seems to be lasting longer than 40 seconds now, to my previous 20 to 30 sec .should i add something to the oil ,to see if its internal ie:lucas stp etc etc,i do know its not bottom end, however its driving me to have nightmares ,it tics when cold repeatedly for the 30 to 40 ill drive it (nicelly) 8k home from work and its gone. P.S sorry for the rant. i am thankfull for all the feed back

[Green1]

where does it sound like it's coming from? The glow plugs are located in the "B" pillar and sound like they are coming from behind you, if that's the location I would heed the other advice to ignore it... if however it's coming from your left or underneath, then there may be something else going on...

[Schwa]

I'd offer to come have a listen / look at it... I have a friend who lives out that way, so it wouldn't be completely out of the way for me depending on when you're available. I have some general mechanics training / experience, but by no means am I an expert, I just got a Delica myself, but I'm learning lots. I could at least narrow down what kind of ticking it is. Let me know.

[rdub]

That would be great ,not not to sure how to contact you ,i have no problem leaving you with my phone # but im sure there is another way im not the computer type, as fare as were its coming from its difficult to say,if I crawl under the van its louder ,and the "tick" stands out more (louder)than the normal cold start clicking and rattle that comes from that of a diesel this im sure of ,my next thing to try is scoping out the sound with a long screw driver too my ear on different parts of the engine my Grandfather drove dump trucks and this is what he did when searching out an internal noise ,i aint no pro thats for sure but this is my first diesel and this Forum is teaching me lots ,but i would be greatfull for a second ear to this one. Thanks

[Schwa]

I'll send you a private message.

[EricN]

I havent looked inside mine yet but I see there are valve clearance specs so it stands to reason the valves are adjustable. Maybe try and adjust them? It is pretty hard to diagnose a noise without actually hearing it. If your out in Coquitlam at all let me know, I can put an ear to it and give you my opinion and maybe some help fixing it depending on how minor it is.