Ticking noise

Jrew · 11-03-2007, 08:09 PM

Ok so i did some research on the forum to try and find the answer to my problem. however, i was not convinced so i've decided to make a post about it.

here's the deal (excuse my poor punctuation, im in a rush): my car is starting really really hard on a cold start. I had it looked at by a mechanic and he couldn't find anything, in fact it started fine for him when he got it. so i get the car back and it starts, but really hard on a cold start. on top of that, now im hearing a slight ticking noise comming from the top of the engine. it speeds up as i rev the engine and doesn't go away as the car heats up. what could this be? I've read a couple of things and being the mechanically inept person that i am (im working on it), im not sure which one it is or how to test to find out.

lastly, i need to find a few parts but am having trouble locating some of them. Here they are:

The part that the ignition wires run into (coil?)- it sits on top of the engine...
igniter
trunk struts

if anyone can give me some insight that would be nice. Thanks a lot guys, you have no idea how much of a help this forum is.

Chambers · 11-03-2007, 09:10 PM

If you have a AC compressor on check the tensioner pulley, mine keeps lossening it self and it sound like a ticking and it gets faster with rps.

If its not that simple, then I could maby see it in the valve train, I'm not sure, sorry If I cant be more helpfull.

mrnickleye · 11-03-2007, 11:42 PM

Read every thread in the FAQs section, first. Your answers are there. And do a search on this site, too.

IHateHacks · 11-05-2007, 01:07 AM

Are you having trouble locating the parts to replace those or where they are located on the vehicle?

If looking for replacement, igniter and coils are dealer only parts and the trunk struts can be special ordered from any discount auto store.

SilenceboneSupra · 11-08-2007, 08:45 AM

well there a person that sells many parts of mk3 supras not new ones but used but in perfect working condition you can look his website up at http://www.mkiiisupragraveyard.com/index2.htm

11-03-2007, 08:09 PM	#1
Jrew Stock Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 21	Ticking noise Ok so i did some research on the forum to try and find the answer to my problem. however, i was not convinced so i've decided to make a post about it. here's the deal (excuse my poor punctuation, im in a rush): my car is starting really really hard on a cold start. I had it looked at by a mechanic and he couldn't find anything, in fact it started fine for him when he got it. so i get the car back and it starts, but really hard on a cold start. on top of that, now im hearing a slight ticking noise comming from the top of the engine. it speeds up as i rev the engine and doesn't go away as the car heats up. what could this be? I've read a couple of things and being the mechanically inept person that i am (im working on it), im not sure which one it is or how to test to find out. lastly, i need to find a few parts but am having trouble locating some of them. Here they are: The part that the ignition wires run into (coil?)- it sits on top of the engine... igniter trunk struts if anyone can give me some insight that would be nice. Thanks a lot guys, you have no idea how much of a help this forum is. __________________ If you're going to strive, strive to be the best.

11-03-2007, 09:10 PM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	If you have a AC compressor on check the tensioner pulley, mine keeps lossening it self and it sound like a ticking and it gets faster with rps. If its not that simple, then I could maby see it in the valve train, I'm not sure, sorry If I cant be more helpfull. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

11-03-2007, 11:42 PM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Read every thread in the FAQs section, first. Your answers are there. And do a search on this site, too. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

11-08-2007, 08:45 AM	#5
SilenceboneSupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aruba Posts: 113	well there a person that sells many parts of mk3 supras not new ones but used but in perfect working condition you can look his website up at http://www.mkiiisupragraveyard.com/index2.htm Last edited by SilenceboneSupra; 11-08-2007 at 09:01 AM.

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