a SECRET TSB I thought everyone should know about
I noticed it about 2 months after I bought it. It only done it about once every week or so. Then it started doin it more often. Now it does it just about every day. But it's not a constant noise. It only does it for a few minutes about every time the car is warming up..
ticking coming from the engine bay--first they gave me a CND (could not duplicate, for us F-16 folks)--then second time around, they heard it but couldn't figure out what it was. I'll have them check into this again. Also, if I don't hold my clutch for 5+ seconds before shifting into reverse, it grinds into gear--may have them check into that as well. The manager there is really cool, so I don't see him boning me over it. Paid cash for the car, and get all of my modifications installed there (minus oil changes--only the best (Royal Purple) for my beast, so if there's anything wrong, I'm sure they'll do what it takes to make it perfect. 
Thanks a TON for the info, fr33k! You're a godsend. Would you be able to pm me my assembly line number (like #500 out of 10,000 or whatever were made, etc)?
I agree, this thread should be stickied or thrown up on the main page with maybe a link to where to find our build dates, etc. I would love to know every available statistic on my car.

Thanks a TON for the info, fr33k! You're a godsend. Would you be able to pm me my assembly line number (like #500 out of 10,000 or whatever were made, etc)?
I agree, this thread should be stickied or thrown up on the main page with maybe a link to where to find our build dates, etc. I would love to know every available statistic on my car.
The dealership where I work is goin to do the work. I'm good friends with the service manager and the main tech. I help them out alot and they help me. So far, as long as I worked here, I have NEVER paid for any work or paid for oil changes on any of my vehicles I've owned. The mighty power of the pencil. hehe.
ticking coming from the engine bay--first they gave me a CND (could not duplicate, for us F-16 folks)--then second time around, they heard it but couldn't figure out what it was. I'll have them check into this again. Also, if I don't hold my clutch for 5+ seconds before shifting into reverse, it grinds into gear--may have them check into that as well. The manager there is really cool, so I don't see him boning me over it. Paid cash for the car, and get all of my modifications installed there (minus oil changes--only the best (Royal Purple) for my beast, so if there's anything wrong, I'm sure they'll do what it takes to make it perfect. 
Thanks a TON for the info, fr33k! You're a godsend. Would you be able to pm me my assembly line number (like #500 out of 10,000 or whatever were made, etc)?
I agree, this thread should be stickied or thrown up on the main page with maybe a link to where to find our build dates, etc. I would love to know every available statistic on my car.

Thanks a TON for the info, fr33k! You're a godsend. Would you be able to pm me my assembly line number (like #500 out of 10,000 or whatever were made, etc)?
I agree, this thread should be stickied or thrown up on the main page with maybe a link to where to find our build dates, etc. I would love to know every available statistic on my car.
I dont have access to the line numbers. I wish I did. I would like to know myself

Yup. Or on your drivers door on the jamb
Last edited by fr33k; Apr 12, 2007 at 05:58 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Hey man are you just checking randomly people or who ever sends you there vin cause i belive mine was built but not sure is so can you check mine when you get some free time?
I'm checking build dates for peeps that give me their VIN's. I don't have any way of checking without it.


