E46 2001, Funny ticking noise when i start my car?!

Hi All,

When i start my car it makes a ticking noise which seems to be coming from the engine. It only lasts for about 5 - 10 seconds. then it stops!

I have 1500 miles left, so still a while untill my service. Can anyone shed some light?

thanks H

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hspadwal
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Hydraulic tappets filling up with oil. Fairly normal, particularly as the mileage mounts. Fairly harmless if you don't rev it up until it stops (ideally until the engine is warm).

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R. Mark Clayton

The serpentine belt can make a ticking noise ...

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Jeff Strickland

Brilliant, thats good news...or better then what i though it might be! it didnt used to do that brfore, but i guess its winter now as well so that might have an effect.

great, so i wont need to get it serviced straight away, i can wait till i doo more mileage.

Thanks! H

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