ticking noise of start up

[davyjones]

i have a ka24e and when i start the engine cold it has a loud ticking noise. goes away after 10 seconds. i thought it was valve tick so i checked the clearances and they were within spec. engine is strong and runs good. no problems other than this tick right after start up. has anyone else ever had this problem?
Modified by davyjones at 11:16 PM 3/21/2010

[-RJ-]

its normal, it takes a few seconds for the tensioners to tighten when you start the engine

[BlackFire240]

what he said, tho that does sound a bit excessive... time to change the chain set?

[-RJ-]

yeah, now that i think about it, my dads truck only does that for 2 seconds

[carsnismo240sx]

If im not mistaking the KA's are noturious for oil pump failures. try timing chain if youwould like first then try oil pump if timing chain fails to fix problem

[stealth noodles]

hey i know im a lil late...
but were u able to fix the ticking noise? if so wht was causing the noise?
mine has been doing it lately too...