Tacoma tick

Hey guys, new to the forum. Noticed last night when I got home that my Tacoma was ticking louder than normal. I know about the regular tick, but this tick seems louder. Only ticks loud when engine is fully warm. Need some help on this one. Thanks

 

Provide yr. - mileage - model(4 cyl/6 cyl) and an idea of your maint history

 

06 pre runner. 6 cylinder. Maintenance is fine. I do have timing chain over leaking oil, but I do make sure it has plenty of oil. Truck runs fine. Just ticks louder after getting warm.

 

I would get a mechanics stethescope or a very long screwdriver and poke along both valve covers. Do the same for the timing cover. Where is it the noisiest?

Beware that VVT-i engines are known to make some noise - especially with age.

 

Do you think I can still drive with it and be fine?

 

It's noisiest by driver side.

 

Video?

 

With a "tick", yes.

If it becomes a "knock", no.

 

https://youtu.be/gdNZ4xXZHe8

 

Does that sound normal. Only does this after it's warm

 

Definitely more than normal taco tick.

 

I'm really not sure what the cause of this is. Truck runs fine

 

Oil level good?

 

Yeah man. Dipstick reads fine

 

Based on the video, it sounds like something's hitting the fan or serpentine belt? Is there anything visible that is coming in contact with the belt or fan?

 

That thing sounds like a diesel.

 

Reminds me of an old typewriter

 

Maybe valves need to be adjusted? What about fuel u use? Did u switch gas station and it start doing that? Can u try filling with mid grade and see it go away or become less of a knock?

 

Well it doesn't start to make the noise until its warmed up. Sounds fine when cold

 

I changed the serpentine belt last week because truck was squeling. Nothing seems to be hitting the fan. It sounds like it's coming just under the engine cover