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GTST4G

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Hey guys,

has anyone ever had a clicking sound at startup, that lasts for approx 2 sec and then stops. I'm thinking its got something to do with the starter motor - maybe the shaft needs lubrication or something? I'm worried it may need a complete overhaul?

Any of you guys ever had a similar thing happen?

Cheers

G

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I also get a weird sound, but it sounds like a different problem. Mine comes on after cranking it over and it has started. Sounds like something squeeking under the car, and I cant tell if it is coming from the front or the back! My only guess so far it that it is the fuel pump....

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I have this sound when I start it first thing in the mornings.

I crank it, it starts, then you hear click click.

I 'think' I know how not to make the noise. This morning I was running mega low on fuel - on the E mark.

So I thought I'd let the fuel pump prime the system well before I started her up.

I put it in the 'ON' position for about 5 seconds until the fuel pump stopped priming, then started it up. And there wasn't any clicking noises !!!!

I have no idea what the clicking is, but try doing the above before you start her up.

Worth a try.

J

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Wondering if it might not be a noisy lifter (RBs have hydraulic lifters, I think). Disappears because the oil pressure comes up to normal. Does it do it once the engine gets up to temp, say you stopped at the corner shop for something?

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Originally posted by Zahos

I also get a weird sound, but it sounds like a different problem. Mine comes on after cranking it over and it has started. Sounds like something squeeking under the car, and I cant tell if it is coming from the front or the back! My only guess so far it that it is the fuel pump....

yer i have the same thing, a very faint clicking noise on idle, i have no idea what it is

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Cubes Grand Master

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I had a slight lifter noise when starting.

I began using a thinner oil (Mobil 1) and it has now stopped the lifter noise.

Also try doing an oil change after 2000km's with an oil filter and see if it helps - drop the oil while it is hot.

Then make sure you always do an oil change every 5000km's with an oil filter to prevent little gritty crappy bits getting in to the pump up hydraulic lifters.

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