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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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When I start the car cold everything sounds great.Then in 3-4 min.I get this tapping or clicking noise from the engine more towards the front and it last about 4 min then goes away not to be heard again until I shut it off for about 10 min then the tapping is back.The tapping last for about 3 min.It sounds like a lifter noise but doesnt act like one comming and goin like it does during warm up.Could this be the pick up tube o-ring problem.I am sure it is not piston slap or bearing noise. Anybody have the o-ring problem and does it sound like this symptom?
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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How is your oil pressure? I think this issue was corrected by 2003 so I don't think that is the problem.
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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Classic symptom of piston slap
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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I thought piston slapped only right after a cold start and then went away after a minute or so. His problem doesnt start till a few minutes after he cranks it up.

Kinda wierd. I was thinking he might have a lazy lifter or something.

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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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I had a ticking problem on cold starts and switched to a good oil filter with anti-drain back and haven't heard it since.
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