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Old 05-10-2007, 07:33 AM   #7
CJ_Boxster
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The ticking noise sounds like a lifter or a valve tapping at startup, For the first 2-3 seconds during startup, usually 4-5 rapid ticking/tapping noise.

ex: Ignition turned, Starter Cranks, Engine fires up then TAP TAP TAP TAP then quiet normal idle.
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