Ticking noise

[SatredL]

Ever since I buried the speedo, on cold startup the engine ticks until it warms up. Anyone know what it might be?

[superbird]

Originally Posted by SatredL

Ever since I buried the speedo, on cold startup the engine ticks until it warms up. Anyone know what it might be?

cat? or my bomb

[TheWastedYears]

Prolly the injectors.

[SatredL]

Originally Posted by superbird

cat? or my bomb

bird stfu!
Why the injectors?

[TheWastedYears]

b/c injectors make a ticking noise when they're cold.

[SatredL]

I did'nt know that, but it didn't do that until after my 140mph escapade.

[TheWastedYears]

Could also be lifters? Maybe they didn't like the high RPM beating they were taking.

These engines chatter a lot when they're cold, so I'm having a hard time drawing a mental picture of what you're hearing.

[Sp00ner]

My car has almost always made a little ticking noise during warm-up. Maybe you're just listening harder for a noise after pegging it out?

[SatredL]

Originally Posted by Sp00ner

My car has almost always made a little ticking noise during warm-up. Maybe you're just listening harder for a noise after pegging it out?

no sp00n it's a real noise,but like I said it goes away after warm up.TWY a co-worker of mine also said it might be the lifters, well I've got an oil change soon so I'll have it checked then.

[dipolley]

What ever itis it is heat sensative. Which leads me to believe that it is a metal compnant. Lifters or valves more than likely. Take the head off and have a look around.

Also, check the timing chain. I know on the 2.2 they have tendancy to sag, it may be hitting the guide. Normally this problem goes away after a few minutes of the engine running. Your little "escapade" may just be a coincidence. You need to pull the head off and have a look around.