my 08 camrys makein a wierd clicking-knocking sound (video clip inside)

[BlackCamSe]

any one know what it could be? Is it normal?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pODybNDLd8Q

[BlackCamSe]

[bottlecaps]

I noticed the same noise recently, it gets louder the higher the rpms go

[coontai]

It goes away once warmed up right because mine only makes that noise when cold?

[holimont]

For what it's worth, my 99 4 cy made a noise like that after my first oil change. Turned out the place I went to used a filter that let the oil normally held at the top of the engine drain back to the crankcase. (Per phone call to the dealer) I picked up a Toyota filter and had it installed. No more cold engine noise.

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by coontai

It goes away once warmed up right because mine only makes that noise when cold?

it still does it warm, just not as loud. But if everyones saying their camrys do it also, i guess its normal

[holimont]

My 90, 99 (with the correct filter), and my 08 were/are silent.

[touringcamry]

Your car is still under warranty - take it to the dealer.

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by holimont

My 90, 99 (with the correct filter), and my 08 were/are silent.

its only gor 2,400 miles on it, so it has the filter from the factory.

[holimont]

One assumes you have checked your oil level.

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by holimont

One assumes you have checked your oil level.

every time i get gass...

[vntperformance]

Sounds to me like a failed hydraulic lifter, or a valve retainer broke.

Have you been doing alot of WOT pulls? If so you could have broke a lifter, I suggest you take it to the dealer immediately before major engine failure.

[onsknht]

LOL! It's the Camry-Cannery-Works!

Are they packing Sockeye or Tuna under your hood?

It's normal, in the following video you can even hear the pistons slapping before the transmission fails. I dunno what it is with Toyota Engines?

They:

1. Make tons of Noise

2. Make good torque down low

3. Get crappy gas mileage (compared)

4. Never fail (but they sound like they're going to?)

http://home.comcast.net/~thnksno3/2G...6.11.12.LQ.wmv

[BlackCamSe]

Originally Posted by vntperformance

Sounds to me like a failed hydraulic lifter, or a valve retainer broke.

Have you been doing alot of WOT pulls? If so you could have broke a lifter, I suggest you take it to the dealer immediately before major engine failure.

No, i haven't. Just once or twice this week. And i know its not a lifter or anything to do with the valve terrain because its coming from behind the bumper/under the front bumper. IF it were anything to do with the valves it would be making noise in the top end of the engine.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by vntperformance

Have you been doing alot of WOT pulls? If so you could have broke a lifter

That's a good one!



The car sounds normal to me. I'd bring it by the dealer to be sure though. It's really hard to tell by the video.