So as the title says, I get a ticking noise comming from the cam cover, it varies with rpm's.

In the worst case scenario where its a bent valve or a bad timing, how long can it keep on driving before catastrophic failure ?
I just started a new job and dont have the founds to redo it or change cars for the comming months.

Also I noticed it's quite stormy under the oil fil cap, with hot air comming out, but maybe that's just normal.


I really hope it only needs to get the oil pumping again as the head was off for a few days. tomorrow I will take her on a ride and try to record the sound.

Need a video ideally. Try and get one up on YouTube and post the link here and we can listen.

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"Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"
Peugeot 306 GTi-6
2000 (X), Moonstone