Engine tick

[PeteStang94]

hi guys, so I'm planning on buying a terminator on Monday, it has 36k miles and I'll be buying it for 19k;however, it has this tick on cold start up but goes away once the engine warms up. I was thinking head tick but if I'm not mistaken doesn't it get worse after the engine is warmed up? I'm leaning towards a possible splash adjuster or cam roller. I just want to know what you guys think before I pull the trigger on buying it. I took a video for you guys to hear as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bigmoose]

I'd be conservative and pass on the car. That tick sounds bad and it could end up costing you thousands. You can find ones without a tick within your budget.

 

[PeteStang94]

I'd be conservative and pass on the car. That tick sounds bad and it could end up costing you thousands. You can find ones without a tick within your budget.

Thanks for your input, that's what I was fearful off. I didn't want to buy it then end up dumping a ton of money in it. I found one in Alabama that I'm interested in. So I'm sure some more will pop up.

 

[PeteStang94]

I'd be conservative and pass on the car. That tick sounds bad and it could end up costing you thousands. You can find ones without a tick within your budget.

I'm thinking it could be a piston slap, is it common with these cars? I've been reading a few threads and a lot of people are saying it's common thing with these motors, I don't know if you anything about that?

 

[Rambro]

My car has made a piston slapping noise like that for years now. A recent comp test says all cylinders are still happy. Mines not as loud as that but it does quiet down when fully warmed up. I used to run 30 weight and switched to 40 weight and its noticeably quieter now.

 

[CobraBob]

Here's a link to more info on the "tick issue" if you're interested.

You were smart to bypass this one.

 

[speedoflife]

I don't like the way that sounds.
Another vote for a pass.

 

[Mojo88]

I'm thinking it could be a piston slap, is it common with these cars? I've been reading a few threads and a lot of people are saying it's common thing with these motors, I don't know if you anything about that?

I couldn't hear it very clearly, but piston slap would probably be my first guess too. I've seen LOTS of assorted engines (various manufacturers) with piston slap. My Chevy truck has a little bit of it. I used to own a LS1 Vette, which had a ton of slap.

 

[richie_1]

I have the same problem it’s gonna be the heads that causing it I would pass and get something else

 

[Beetle6986]

My car has made a piston slapping noise like that for years now. A recent comp test says all cylinders are still happy. Mines not as loud as that but it does quiet down when fully warmed up. I used to run 30 weight and switched to 40 weight and its noticeably quieter now.

I think it is just piston slap. Mine has made the same noise since I purchased it back in 2004. I have almost 40k miles on it now. It can be very loud in the winter time on cold starts. It always goes completely away withing a few minutes. This is not the head tick issue that happens when the car gets warm.