PDA

View Full Version : Clicking sound from engine


03-31-2011, 06:44 PM
My fiance has a GZ250 and its made a constant clicking sound while running for 3-4 months now. It was low on oil about 3-4 months ago, so I wonder if that's the cause of the issue. If so, any idea on what might have been damaged, and what possibilities there are to fix it? I do all the maintenance on my ninja, but am certainly not a professional mechanic and have never done intense engine work.

jonathan180iq
04-01-2011, 09:04 AM
If you can adjust the valves on a ninja, you can certainly do it on a Gz.

Does it sound like valve knock/tapping? That's my guess.

04-01-2011, 06:42 PM
If you can adjust the valves on a ninja, you can certainly do it on a Gz.

Does it sound like valve knock/tapping? That's my guess.

Yeah, that's what I'm working on today - for whatever reason I always tend to overthink the simple things :) I don't however have the suzuki tool for valve adjustment, so am gonna try to just use needle nose pliers to turn the adjuster.

Blitzburgh7sb
04-01-2011, 10:01 PM
If I can do it so can you. Never worked on any engines before my gz. I searched for ever for a decent price on the "special tool" did it without, no problem. Just take your time. Make sure you are at Top dead center on the right stroke though.

blaine
04-01-2011, 10:10 PM
I don't however have the suzuki tool for valve adjustment, so am gonna try to just use needle nose pliers to turn the adjuster.
The head of a Robinson screw or a Schrader valve will fit perfectly.
:cool: :)