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Title: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: JonR on 15 April 2008, 22:57:39

would this be exhaust manifold Gaskets? If so can I use pattern ones? is there a how2?

 Ta Jon

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: bighed on 16 April 2008, 09:07:28

where abouts does this come from on your car?? I had this happen a couple of times but it doesnt happen any more?? Sounded like it was from cat area on mine

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 April 2008, 09:09:36

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would this be exhaust manifold Gaskets? If so can I use pattern ones? is there a how2?

 Ta Jon

It could be.

Dont use pattern gaskets, genuine GM are multi layer metal adn much better than the composite rubbish.

Not many gaskets and seals requried on the manifold but, quite a bit of labour.

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: dbug on 16 April 2008, 10:07:51

Could be a noisy tappet.
Had this on my V6 - a couple of oil changes cured it.

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: JonR on 16 April 2008, 10:10:23

It does sound tappity

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 April 2008, 10:17:34

Does the sound go once the car has warmed up but come back under hard acceleration?

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: JonR on 16 April 2008, 10:21:28

sometimes yes, although I do drive had most of the time

Title: Re: ticking Sound on cold starts
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 April 2008, 10:22:37

I would say its the exhaust manifold gasket.