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Old 02-20-2009, 12:24 AM
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i need some help figuring out what the problem is...there is like a weird clicking noise that sounds like its comin from my headers but im not positive..has anyone else had this problem or anyone know what it could be??
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possible exhaust leak at the header.
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Old 02-20-2009, 12:44 AM
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maybe somebody told me it might be my water pump or belt tensor
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Under what conditions? At any speed or just a certain RPM range? Does it vary in frequency or interval, dependent upon engine speed? Is it constant or are there times it goes away? Has any work been done on it recently? How long has it been going on?

"weird clicking noise" is kinda tough, there are so many potential causes, and sometimes it's even "normal", as many people aren't used to all the sounds our engines make.
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i work at a toyota dealership so i got it looked at today and turns out the water pump was leaking so i had to replace it
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