Tapping noise when cold?
#1
Tapping noise when cold?
Just wondering if anyone else hears a regular (fast) tapping noise when our cars are cold for about the first 5-10 mins into a drive? but dissapears once the car is warm? Is it somthing I should be worried about?
Thank you
Thank you
#4
Originally Posted by Slows2k,Nov 21 2005, 05:09 AM
Possible timing chain tensioner problem if the noise goes away when it's warmed up.
#5
Former Moderator
If it's the tensioner, the noise you are hearing is from the timing chain not having the proper tension applied to it. I'd worry about it.
I also have replaced about 5 tensioners in the last year. It's a fairly common problem.
I also have replaced about 5 tensioners in the last year. It's a fairly common problem.
#7
Former Moderator
No, it's not a regular maintenance item. I've never heard a replacement tensioner make the same noise the original did.
It would also get expensive replaceing them all the time. (they run $125 just for the part)
It would also get expensive replaceing them all the time. (they run $125 just for the part)
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#10
Registered User
I've been driving my car for quite a while before I found a thread that addressed my problem was the tensioner.. I don't think theres any long term affects.. however you probably would want to replace it soon before anything DOES happen .
I had the tapping AND the starter after-run sound.. which is what peaked my worry ... After replacing the tensioner it definitely solved my problem.. starts without a sound jus like when it was new
I had the tapping AND the starter after-run sound.. which is what peaked my worry ... After replacing the tensioner it definitely solved my problem.. starts without a sound jus like when it was new