2001 Camry CE Weird ticking/knocking sound - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

toytafn · 11-23-2008, 12:47 PM

I have 2001 Camry CE. For past few months it has started making some knocking/ticking noise for few minutes at start of the engine and it stops after engine runs for about 5-10 minutes. It appears to be coming out from transmission, but I am not very sure. When I turn off the engine for couple of hours and restart it, the noise starts and stops after few minutes. Did anyone have the same trouble? What's the reason?

BamZipPow · 11-23-2008, 02:13 PM

Sounds like it could be something low on fluid...check ALL yer fluid levels. How's that transmission fluid doing? You know how to check it properly, yes?

toytafn · 11-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Did check the levels, not sure about transmission fluid level checking though.

***new echo owner*** · 11-23-2008, 05:54 PM

What it could be depends very much on where it is coming from. Try to narrow down to a certain area when you hear the sound next time, whether it is from the engine or transmission, left side or right side.

N.E.O.

vwsteve · 11-24-2008, 11:22 AM

sounds like it could be an exhaust leak, could be manifold to the head area, when the pipes warm up it creates a seal and the leak is gone.