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12-13-2005, 06:50 PM
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Ticking noise
94 Caprice Wagon, LT1, 96000 miles, almost showroom.
When I drive away from a cold start there is a noticeable ticking noise from the driver side of the engine that is rpm related. After maybe 1-2 minutes of driving the ticking noise is completely gone. The power does not seem to be affected. It happened from one day to the next without warning. I checked the spark plugs and they are good. The car was superbly maintained by the previous owner. Any thoughts? Thanks 
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#2
12-13-2005, 06:55 PM
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Re: Ticking noise
Broken exhaust manifold bolt(s).
added later: It could be something much worse as well, a broken rocker arm stud. But the LT1s are know for broken exhaust manifold bolts.... Does it get better once the car warms up???
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CD 1991 W41 #142 1989 Caprice 9C1 1997 C1500 1997 Bonnie SE 1998 Olds 98 LS Recently updated: http://forums.b-body.org Last edited by CD Smalley; 12-13-2005 at 07:33 PM.
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#3
12-13-2005, 07:24 PM
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Re: Ticking noise
My alternater belt ticks all the time. It gets better as the engine heats up.
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#4
12-13-2005, 09:10 PM
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Re: Re: Ticking noise
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Yes it gets better once the car is warm. I checked in the garage where the car is parked and on the floor there was half of a bolt!! Good call!! Does it hurt the car to drive it like this for a few days??
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#5
12-14-2005, 05:15 AM
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Re: Ticking noise
For jst a few days... no. But get it fixed before it warps the manifold.
If you look at some of the ImpalaSS websites there are instructions for fixing this.
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CD 1991 W41 #142 1989 Caprice 9C1 1997 C1500 1997 Bonnie SE 1998 Olds 98 LS Recently updated: http://forums.b-body.org
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#6
12-14-2005, 09:51 PM
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Re: Re: Ticking noise
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12-15-2005, 04:46 AM
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Re: Ticking noise
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CD 1991 W41 #142 1989 Caprice 9C1 1997 C1500 1997 Bonnie SE 1998 Olds 98 LS Recently updated: http://forums.b-body.org
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#8
12-20-2005, 09:11 AM
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Re: Re: Ticking noise
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