2002 Saturn Vue

2002 SATURN VUE
176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SVGIRL
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When I turn on my car it ticks until it warms up - and it ticks faster when I step on the gas. The ticking is coming from under my hood. I thought it was a cracked belt so I had the serpentine belt replaced - not the problem. My dad seems to think that it is the exhaust. It does it every time I turn it on, no fail.
Thank you.
Apr 3, 2010 at 12:37 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If it goes away when earmed up it could very well be an exhaust leak.When the exghaust heats up, the parts expand which can sometimes cause theleaks to go away.Look for any black soot where the manifolds bolt to the engine or at any connection in the system.This is a sign of an exhaust leak.You can also use an old rag to hold over the tailpipe momentarily to make the leak louder to aid in locating it, but be careful the exhaust system is hot from end to end
Apr 5, 2010 at 7:58 AM