im a new member with my first question

**mr289** · 08-15-2009, 08:00 PM

hi i have a 99 camaro z28, i just flipped 40k on it.when i start my car (more so when it is cold) i get a ticking noise coming from the engine, i always let the car warm up for about 3 to 5 minutes and the noise goes away. i have not experienced any performance problems. if anyone has experienced this problem could you please fill me in on how to correct it. although i dont have any performance issues and the noise does go away after warm up, it still drives me nuts. i take great care of my car so this is obviously something id like to try and fix. please and thanks for the info

**MYSCZ06** · 08-15-2009, 10:40 PM

You can search internal forum for more answer...hope this helps!

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...hlight=ticking

**pajeff02** · 08-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Welcome! Our engines tend to be a little noisy until they warm up. Usually it's nothing to worry about.

**mr289** · 08-18-2009, 05:44 PM

hi thanks for the welcome and the response. im happy to hear that. ill try to get a pic up one of these days soon

**bluehawk2000** · 08-19-2009, 02:48 AM

My t/a does the same thing, In my opinion it would be the pistons expand when they get warmer, as we all know metal expands and contracts at different temps.