_gpointer@telusplanet.net_ (mailto:gpointer@telusplanet.net) writes:
thought I heard something ticking at the stop light.
All suggestions appreciated. The winning recommendation gets to share
the bill!
Hi Gary,
Here are two "simple fix" suggestions.
1. I would vote for a lifter problem, however, since it starts quiet ,then
gets noisy that would indicate low oil pressure to the lifter if it only
happens at idle. If it's a high mileage engine, maybe it could be fixed with
a heavier oil or higher idle speed.
2. I had a similar but opposite problem a few years ago. There was a noise
that sounded like a tick or knock coming from the right side of the engine
at start up but went away as it warmed up. After a lot of fretting and
consternation, I found that it was coming from the exhaust header connection
to the tail pipe. The problem went away by simply relocating and tightening
a clamp. I hope you will be that lucky.
John Logan
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