VinnieXR6 Inactive Members 1 Member For: 17y 14d Posted 30/03/10 01:04 AM Share Posted 30/03/10 01:04 AM Hey guys, was wondering if you could help me with a problem?When I start my car and the engine is cold it has a ticking noise.And when I put the car into drive and take off the engine screeches.Then as the engine warms up the ticking noise disappears and the screeching goes away as well. The ford mechanic I’ve taken it too does not know what’s going on. He has ruled out the cat converter and thinks it might be something to do with the turbo.Does this sound like a gasket or a drive belt? Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 3m 29d Gender: Male Posted 30/03/10 01:17 AM Share Posted 30/03/10 01:17 AM ticking then screeching when cold sounds like the engine not getting oil untill its warm and thinned out.. could be wrong but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk284 Member 101 Member For: 17y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Illawarra Posted 04/04/10 07:53 AM Share Posted 04/04/10 07:53 AM Not sure what is it but my car has been doing it for over twelve months. It is hard to diagnose because by the time I get to the mechanic it has stopped and will not do it again properly until the car is cooled down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji_vs Donating Members 403 Member For: 16y 8m 19d Gender: Male Location: East Suburbs Melbourne Posted 04/04/10 08:16 AM Share Posted 04/04/10 08:16 AM Open the bonnet and have a listen where its coming from. If its the head it would be the lifters not getting enough oil when cold. How loud is it? I know injectors make a ticking sound. As for the screech it may be the fan belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 15y 8m 4d Gender: Male Posted 04/04/10 10:47 PM Share Posted 04/04/10 10:47 PM maybe loose manifold bolts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcoul Member 21 Member For: 16y 1m 8d Posted 19/04/10 10:29 AM Share Posted 19/04/10 10:29 AM my car has same noise, but the last two days its no longer only on idle, its very slightly there under normal driving too, much louder on startup.My mechanic had mentioned my manifold gasket was worn and it will need replacing soon, so im hoping this is the issue otherwise that two problems to fix, its going to the mechanic this week so I'll let you know.I dont expect a small bill considering all the bits need to come off. Ill keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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