Topic: Ticking in Head

[lst_coz]

I've had this ticking in my head since I bought the car (I bought it used with 60K). At first I thought it might have to do with the release bearing, but have since replaced the clutch and all workings and it's still there. I've checked the manifolds and have not spotted a leak, although I'm not entirely ruling out a leak in the manifold. Its hard to tell cause the exhaust is so loud to begin with.
Anyways, I don't hear the ticking until I get the RPMs above 2600, then its a very rapid and light tick that possibly goes away after 3600 RPM (again really hard to tell because the exhaust is so loud). I've had the engine compression tested and it's not a con rod bearing (too quiet and not persistent enough to be shot bearing) so I'm left with a valve out of adjustment?
I was just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem, if anyone has any other ideas and if anyone else has ever had their valves adjusted? From what I've read it's something to consider, and I was going to call Subaru and see what they say for price and time frame of a valve adjust, but I trust you guys waaaaaay more than Subaru Calgary.
-2012 Subaru WRX STI
-Exhaust
-Intake
-COBB Tune

[VTAKLOL]

I, too, would trust a forum of garage mechanics “waaaaaay more” than a shop of trained technicians that specialize in your make of vehicle. Totally.

[diamondedge]

*Guessing injector tick.

But bring it to a shop.

[DaDuke99]

I, too, would trust a forum of garage mechanics “waaaaaay more” than a shop of trained technicians that specialize in your make of vehicle. Totally.

I'm sure he posted this solely for your expert opinion, troll.

[10secdream]

I'm sure he posted this solely for your expert opinion, troll.

He is a licensed Subaru mechanic. lol

[DaDuke99]

Also a complete troll. 'Tis my point 

[VTAKLOL]

Also a complete troll. 'Tis my point 

Just trying to fit in! 

[lst_coz]

I meant no disrespect to any qualified Subaru techs. If you want to have a look at my car you’re more than welcome. If you can give me an honest and educated answer to my question I’d even be willing to pay you. But if you want to be a condescending Dick, we can go there too. My experience wth Subaru Calgary has been horrible. On multiple occasions. But again, no disrespect meant.
I was only wondering if anyone had any better ideas as to what the sound might be or having their valves adjusted. I highly doubt it’s injector tick. Seems way too loud for that.
I’ll be at the meet tonight though and would love for someone with more knowledge of these engines than myself to give me their opinion. You can even take her for a spin around the block. Can’t hear the tick at idle barely at all.

[Dr Beans]

Post a video.

[jellynuts]

I've had this ticking in my head since I bought the car

See a shrink or sell the car.  Subarus can cause mental health problems, for sure. 

[Mason]

See a shrink or sell the car.  Subarus can cause mental health problems, for sure.

he's not lying. I sleep I the corner of the room rocking back and forth #subarulife

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

he's not lying. I sleep I the corner of the room rocking back and forth #subarulife

It's been 3 years since I sold mine, and my wife still has PTSD. She's banned me from owning another Subaru.

[jellynuts]

It's been 3 years since I sold mine, and my wife still has PTSD. She's banned me from owning another Subaru.

That Subaru still comes back to haunt you. Need to put a restraining order

[RockThePylon]

As valves wear, the clearances get tighter. Noisy valves are happy valves (to a point). The clearances won't get looser (and noisier) unless something ugly happened.

There are two heads... Is it distinctly coming from one side? Stethoscopes can be had dirt cheap and easy to use.