ticking noise from engine

[pommydude123]

when i first start the car and the engine is cold when i accelerate some where in the engine makes a ticking noise but after a few minutes when the engine has warmed up it doesnt do it anymore.. anyone no what it is ?? its a 99 vt commodore acclaim

[db_notso]

timing chain clickin around at tensioner, lifters...

would just check your oil level and maybe change it and the filter
before stripping it down thats all!~

[johnno010684]

there are so many different things it could be dude. vid would be more helpful. agree^^^

[pommydude123]

this is the first time i used this website i dont no how to .. and its down towards the bottom right hand side of the engine .. i just got a new exhaust system put on it so it rules the exhaust out of the question ..

[kyriacandro]

mine does the exact same thing but only for like 30 seconds every morning when i first start it i have a vx berlina

[db_notso]

just because exhasut is new doesnt mean the gaskets anret leaking....

[edals]

As Mentioned, i would change the Oil & Filter, Go with a good grade oil. I just put in Semi syn 15w-60 Perite HPR. Solved my Lifters tapping at first startup

[EDGE3]

Buy some good quality lifter free and injector cleaner and try using premium fuel I know it costs alot more but even if you fill the tank up once it will clean the system and make it perform a whole lot better.

[kyriacandro]

to be honest mine doesnt sound like a tapping it more sounds like its coming from the drive belt or something there then after 30 secs gone

[db_notso]

take the belt off then when its cold and see if noise is still there on start up....