2001 Volvo S40 clicking noise

2001 VOLVO S40
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ANDY1980
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Volvo S40 166000 miles

hi can you help i have a clicking noise coming from the engine and this does this when in idle when driving this stops but when stopped it starts again what could it be
Jan 19, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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JIS001
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When at idle and the ticking noise starts, pull out the oil dipstick and check for air bubbles or foam. If you do see this then you have an internal oil leak. The leak will be leaking oil pick up tube seals. Hope this helps.
Jan 30, 2010 at 2:53 PM