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[Blakout16]

well, i was on my way home tonight and i just got off the freeway.
approaching the stop light @ the end of the freeway, i let my foot off the gas.
- to the punch : it sounds like someone is throwing marbles in engine(sort of). only happens when at 2k RPM or higher.

[Blakout16]

well, upon further investigation. there is a constant tick. the rpms just make it louder. thats why we're looking at the flywheel because it might be connecting with the starter.

[GT4WRC]

well, upon further investigation. there is a constant tick. the rpms just make it louder. thats why we're looking at the flywheel because it might be connecting with the starter.

IMHO, if it was the starter gear contacting with the flywheel ring, then it would be a constant noise - such as a brrrrrrrrr. Even at idle, such as 800rpm, imagine how many times the starter would be contacting with each individual tooth on the flywheel gear ring. Say for example that there are 50 teeth on the flywheel ring. at 800rpm, that's some 40000 contacts per minute.
Still, removing the starter is a fairly easy thing to do and any wear on either the starter or flywheel gear will be very obvious.
My money is either on a sticking valve or a worn bearing. A stethascope is a really useful thing to have to help trace the point of origin. At least you can locate whether it is in the block or head.
Gary