Corell

Hey, got that issue today (wasn't there when I picked up the car yesterday)
There's a pretty loud ticking/clicking noise coming from the left part of the motor, and it speeds up when rev's go up. Could it be the valves? And if so, how much are they to get fixed? Don't want to get raped the first time I go to the mechanic or a dealer.

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

Does it sound like this? This is normal.

Corell

hm,, u think there's something different in addition to that noise, i'll go make a video now..
Could it be because it was fueled by my buddy with 87?! :-x
And the video is for 350, this is is250

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

Ticking is normal like in the video my guess you never open the hood to listen when you bought it. Unless its knocking then there not an issue.

Corell

define knocking...
btw, thank you guys for such promt response, some other forums feel like a cemetery
I'd think if it were a valve issue, the check engine light would come on.

EJC

The most common cause of the engine ticking is the direct FUEL INJECTORS.it's normal.
I used 87 in my 250s and never had an issue

Corell

can you guys see this?
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...3/albums/posts

Corell

and here's off my server. http://viddpro.com/VIDEO0008.mp4

jgbackes

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like a normal is250 direct injection.

azfsprt

iTrader: (4)

That sound is normal maybe a little loud but yeah it's normal. That's ur direct injection working as your camshafts turn your valve springs move up & down and are making that noise.

Corell

So its normal that one side is louder than other? And since its cams I would expect the clicking to get faster when RPM's go up (which is exactly whats happening)

Corell

Just called the Lexus dealer that was servicing it all this time and I was told that they replaced the short block about 1k miles ago, and that the car runs fine and is all checked out

Laz823

Thank you to the OP and the others.

I was about to post a vid myself of the sound. I took it to the Lexus dealer 2 weeks after purchasing the car and they said it was normal. I didn't believe it lol. Now 4 months has passed and feel a bit relieved after Sffd103 video. Thanks-

andergr

I have the 2007 is250 and I am hearing the same loud noise and hearing the same from the Lexus dealer. The noise is normal for the fuel injectors. My lexus sounds like a diesel car. Never heard the noise until after having my oil changed by the dealer. Any suggestions?

andergr

How much did it cost to replace the short block on your Lexus?