2007 4cyl Camry Valve-train noise - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

stdrxw12 · 05-19-2008, 09:55 PM

I have a 'tin' like clatter sound from my engine at 1500rpm when I press the gas slightly. Some one mentioned to me that it might be valve clatter noise.

My car has 33k and is still under factory warranty. I just want to know what everybody here thinks the sound is and what can be done to fix it before I take it to the dealership. It is anything serious??

Thanks..... all opinion and advice is welcome

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 05-19-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stdrxw12

I have a 'tin' like clatter sound from my engine at 1500rpm when I press the gas slightly. Some one mentioned to me that it might be valve clatter noise.

My car has 33k and is still under factory warranty. I just want to know what everybody here thinks the sound is and what can be done to fix it before I take it to the dealership. It is anything serious??

Thanks..... all opinion and advice is welcome

dammit, I wish TRD VVTI kept his diagnosis thread up... damn people ruining threads (not you stdrxw12)..

neways, make a video of it, and we can help you out.

untitlejk · 05-19-2008, 10:03 PM

funny, I get it sometimes too and mine's a 08 4cyl.. even at idle, my engine makes a not-so-pleasing rattle. Is this normal?

I did regularly scheduled oil changes and have only 14k. Time to go to the dealership to make use of my warranty!

Oh yeah, I should try posting a video too if I cant make the time to visit the dealership..

Tobeit · 05-19-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessPeach

dammit, I wish TRD VVTI kept his diagnosis thread up... damn people ruining threads (not you stdrxw12)..

neways, make a video of it, and we can help you out.

...it is up with all feedbacks under slightly different name...and zero response

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Need help with a rattle, noise, MIL, diagnosis, squeak, etc? Read this first.

BlackCamSe · 05-19-2008, 10:23 PM

wow, another one of these threads. ITs NORMAL. The 2AZ-FE has a timing chain. And shimless valves. is this the noise your hearing? if so its normal and dont wory.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VU8OyMq78tg

TRD VVTi · 05-20-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stdrxw12

I have a 'tin' like clatter sound from my engine at 1500rpm when I press the gas slightly. Some one mentioned to me that it might be valve clatter noise.

My car has 33k and is still under factory warranty. I just want to know what everybody here thinks the sound is and what can be done to fix it before I take it to the dealership. It is anything serious??

Thanks..... all opinion and advice is welcome

I can't hear it but I'm guessing that it's normal...

I just farted. It smells bad. Is there something wrong with that smell or is it normal? It kind of sounds like a duck. Is that a normal sound? Thanks....all opinions and advice is welcome.

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Originally Posted by PrincessPeach

dammit, I wish TRD VVTI kept his diagnosis thread up... damn people ruining threads (not you stdrxw12)..

neways, make a video of it, and we can help you out.

I reposted the thread with the request that nobody ghey it up. So far nobody has. But I'm sure there's more that can be added.

I also agree with you. The OP should post a video. That would be better than trying to guess what his car MIGHT sound like...

stdrxw12 · 05-20-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by untitlejk

funny, I get it sometimes too and mine's a 08 4cyl.. even at idle, my engine makes a not-so-pleasing rattle. Is this normal?

I did regularly scheduled oil changes and have only 14k. Time to go to the dealership to make use of my warranty!

Oh yeah, I should try posting a video too if I cant make the time to visit the dealership..

let me know what the dealership says

stdrxw12 · 05-20-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I can't hear it but I'm guessing that it's normal...

I just farted. It smells bad. Is there something wrong with that smell or is it normal? It kind of sounds like a duck. Is that a normal sound? Thanks....all opinions and advice is welcome.

I reposted the thread with the request that nobody ghey it up. So far nobody has. But I'm sure there's more that can be added.

I also agree with you. The OP should post a video. That would be better than trying to guess what his car MIGHT sound like...

If a the 2007 camry I brought brand new makes weired noisethat my other cars(honda & chevy) do not make, then i'm pretty sure its a problem.

I have had airbag, transmission, battery, suspension, steering rod, and AC problems with this car. I won't be surprised if this noise is another issue. This car has been a pain in the a** since day one..... just my experience.

OneFlyGuy · 05-21-2008, 12:48 AM

I experience the same thing. The valve "clicking" noise is normal in 4-cyl. Camrys.

For those that are using synthetic oil, rather than the conventional dino oil, the clicking noise is louder!

stdrxw12 · 05-21-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OneFlyGuy

I experience the same thing. The valve "clicking" noise is normal in 4-cyl. Camrys.

For those that are using synthetic oil, rather than the conventional dino oil, the clicking noise is louder!

I use synthetic oil only...... but my noise sounds like two tin cans beat together, not clicking. I only get the noise when I am driving, with rpm between 1500-1800 and I press the gas slightly.

TRD VVTi · 05-21-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stdrxw12

If a the 2007 camry I brought brand new makes weired noisethat my other cars(honda & chevy) do not make, then i'm pretty sure its a problem.

Really? So if a Honda or a Chevy don't have the ABS clunk that's normal on the Toyota, that means that because a Honda or Chevy doesn't do it, it's a problem with the Toyota...

That makes no sense at all.

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Originally Posted by stdrxw12

I have had airbag, transmission, battery, suspension, steering rod, and AC problems with this car. I won't be surprised if this noise is another issue. This car has been a pain in the a** since day one..... just my experience.

On that basis alone, if you don't like a noise it HAS TO be a problem then...

Amazing.

Can you post a video clip with sound? That would actually be helpful.

BlackCamSe · 05-21-2008, 08:18 PM

ok, ill post the video of the NORMAL sound of a 2AZ that i personaly recorded. Just incase no body saw it. If this is the noise your hearing, its NORMAL once again.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VU8OyMq78tg

Mike Gerber · 05-22-2008, 03:53 PM

"but my noise sounds like two tin cans beat together, not clicking. I only get the noise when I am driving, with rpm between 1500-1800 and I press the gas slightly."

Does this noise occur between 38-45 MPH when driving at a steady speed and then you accelerate lightly to go up a slight incline? Also, have you had the TSB performed on your car "To Enhance Shifting Performance"?

Mike

corolla1 · 05-23-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Camralon2343

wow, another one of these threads. ITs NORMAL. The 2AZ-FE has a timing chain. And shimless valves. is this the noise your hearing? if so its normal and dont wory.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VU8OyMq78tg

I get the same noise with my 2007 Camry sometimes and it did the same thing with my 2001 Corolla I used to have. Nothing to be alarmed about. My dealer told me the same thing.

stdrxw12 · 05-29-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gerber

"but my noise sounds like two tin cans beat together, not clicking. I only get the noise when I am driving, with rpm between 1500-1800 and I press the gas slightly."

Does this noise occur between 38-45 MPH when driving at a steady speed and then you accelerate lightly to go up a slight incline? Also, have you had the TSB performed on your car "To Enhance Shifting Performance"?

Mike

yes.... it occurs around 38-45 and also around 15-25mph when the transmission is running on 2nd speed.(drving in parking lot)