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Clicking or Knocking noise**

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#1 ·
Everytime i start up my baby there is a knocking noise coming from around the belt area. Gets louder when i rev up or drive and is really annoying me. I cant diagnose the problem. can anyone help me out please?
 
#3 ·
It is called Rocker Arm Tick. Kinda common among the 3.5 engines.

Samoan Tsunami said:
In the 3.5L engine over time there can develop a rocker arm tick. Its usually noticed when the car starts up. For some it may go away after a few minutes of driving. over time however, it will last longer and longer and sometimes may come back while driving here and there. The tick is caused by a rocker dowel pin SHEARING, yes shearing off.
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Normal pin on the right. Sheered off pin on the left.


I believe dealer can fix it by replacing the entire rocker arm assembly.