Topic: ""T i c k i n g "" coming from engine? ? ? ? ?

[bayrunner]

Hey Guys____ I have an 85 runner with a 22re, 5 sp. that had the engine””” professional rebuilt”””. In the morning when I start the truck, there is a “loud ticking” from the engine compartment ,like the engine needs oil, than after about 5 –8 seconds it goes away. Then in the course of the day if left for periods of say longer than 2 or three hours I’ll hear the sound BUT not as long or pronounced. It just doesn’t sound normal to me. Could it be the timing chain, and if it is WHY it is so loud, other Toyotas I’ve had NEVER sounded like that. BEFORE I go back and talk to the shop I wanted some feedback from you guys, so I’m not completely in the dark before talking to the shop. Thanks in advance _______ BAYRUNNER

[olemisstoy88]

Mine is loud like that some cold mornings

[toynorcal]

Sounds like your timing chain tensioner

[Willy Mammoth]

Yup sounds like the chain is hitting the guides. Could be nothing more than an oil filter problem.

I believe the Toyota filters are supposed to have a check valve to keep the oil in the filter so when you start it up it has pressure instantly. If the oil drains out it has to fill up the filter before pressure is applied to the tensioner.

Try a differant oil filter before going any further.

If not you will need to check the chain and guides.

[jimbo74]

for the first few seconds its usually normal on that style engine

if i remember correctly there is something about them using skirtless pistons and until the get the juices flowing they make noise

[lilbuddy]

My truck used to do that and from what Ive been reading that Fram filters dont have the check valve and thats what I used to have. So I wanted to try a Fram Tough gard to see if itd change anything and now I almost NEVER have that sound. So yeah it has to do with pressure and the type of filter. Id get a toyota one but normally when I change my oil they are closed and kragen is open so I just go there.

[jimbo74]

i use a ford motorcraft fl1a that get at walmart... fram filters are crap..... also napa had good filters made by wix

[RABIDYOTA]

all the high end import shops will only use factory toyota filters for that reason. around 5 bucks, the lack of oil on start up on 22r engines will starve you'r timing chain tensiner and cause rocker noise!