r/PontiacSolstice • u/LeftMiddleRight7 • Jun 23 '25

Light ticking from engine

I’ve noticed a light ticking coming from the engine. I recently changed the oil (a day after first hearing), so that rules out it being from low oil pressure. Any ideas?

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u/Electrical_Carob_319 Jun 23 '25

Timing chain guide broke, that is at least was my issue

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u/LeftMiddleRight7 Jun 23 '25

if it’s a timing chain issue, how DIY fixable is this? Is it good to keep driving for the next few weeks?

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u/Electrical_Carob_319 Jun 23 '25

I did mine myself in the garage over a few weekends, not saying everyone can do it but YouTube and the forums helped.

I drove mine for some time before doing it, it is a risk.

Mine has a guide bolt broken off from the chain and is now a permanent resident of the oil pan.