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echo: automotive
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from: James Haight
date: 2011-12-17 13:34:20
subject: Re: Possible electrical problem.

mVÌPVÿÿ>  No change on the noise.  The colder it is outside and the
longer the car
mVÌPVÿÿ>  sits, the more noticeable the ticking noise is.  Normally
over 5 hours of
mVÌPVÿÿ>  sitting, you will hear it for about 30-60 seconds.  Then
it goes completely
mVÌPVÿÿ>  away.


Usually the amount of time it takes for oil to warm up and get into the
valve stem guides. Check oil level. Sometimes a common occurance for
overhead cam engines. 

  
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