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The last few times I've started my car in the morning I've gotten this loud ticking noise that lasts for about 5 secs. Should I worry about that?
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2001 Firebird 3.8L
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Re: Loud ticking noise on start up.
Most likely just sticking lifters. If it goes away, don't worry about it. How long since your last oil change? -
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I think Im overdue about 2 weeks. But Im not close to 3000 miles since last change. I getting it changed this Friday.2001 Firebird 3.8L
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Re: Loud ticking noise on start up.
i used to crank my car and hear what sounded like a ticking noise but always went away, turns out when i put my headers on there was a bolt that was broke off in the head, and wasnt sealing the exhaust, then it would heat up and seal.Team NoVa
2000 Firebird- Intake, Pacesetters, !cat, full 2.5 to flowcrapster, 1.9 rockers, LS6 springs and Intense modded retainers, WS6 speedlines, T/A bumpers and hatch, 5 spd swapped, SOON TO BE nitrous'd and cammed.Comment
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Re: Loud ticking noise on start up.
probably a lifter, change your oil, there is probably some dirt that is stuck in there and its taking a bit longer to get the oil through than the othersComment
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