What is this loud ticking from my engine on start up? (Sound required)

Gigagator · 23rd February 2021, 15:48

Hi all,

I feel like I am spamming the forums lately but I seem to be needing assistance more than usual!

I have noticed in the last few days when I start my car up after it has been sat for a bit that it sounds terrible with a loud ticking that does eventually go away after a few seconds.

A colleague even commented that it 'doesn't sound too good'.

After start up this morning when I was headed for work, the check engine light was flashing and it was misfiring quite badly.

I have suspected recently (as some of you will be aware) that my inlet manifold gasket needs replacing as I am also losing coolant, though there is no mayo under the oil cap, in the header tank or on the dipstick.

Here is a video I made of two start ups today and you can hear how bad it sounds:

https://youtu.be/XX0nGLCI9YM

Does this sound more sinister than just being caused by the IMG leaking?

Many thanks in advance.

23rd February 2021, 15:48	#1
Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	What is this loud ticking from my engine on start up? (Sound required) Hi all, I feel like I am spamming the forums lately but I seem to be needing assistance more than usual! I have noticed in the last few days when I start my car up after it has been sat for a bit that it sounds terrible with a loud ticking that does eventually go away after a few seconds. A colleague even commented that it 'doesn't sound too good'. After start up this morning when I was headed for work, the check engine light was flashing and it was misfiring quite badly. I have suspected recently (as some of you will be aware) that my inlet manifold gasket needs replacing as I am also losing coolant, though there is no mayo under the oil cap, in the header tank or on the dipstick. Here is a video I made of two start ups today and you can hear how bad it sounds: https://youtu.be/XX0nGLCI9YM Does this sound more sinister than just being caused by the IMG leaking? Many thanks in advance.