Tacoma tick

Was it making the noise before the serpentine belt replacement? It could be your belt mate. Some belts are prone to noise and it's amplified in the engine bay. Which brand did you go with?

 

I got it from autozone. Can't remember the brand. But wouldn't it be making that noise when I first start up? It only starts that sound when fully warm

 

Yes, it could. When the belt stretches after being cold for a period of time, they can get noisy. It's not super common, but that could be your culprit. I went with O'Reily's Dayco or OE replacement. I haven't had any issues. If it didn't make the noise prior to the new belt, I'm willing to bet it's that. At least, that's where I would start

 

It could be that I just haven't noticed it until yesterday. Would you just continue to drive it if there aren't any issues. It's actually not that loud. Just annoying. Just wondering if I can continue to drive it

 

If I were you, I'd buy a new OE or OEM belt. Then return the one from Autozone. I know it's a hassle, but if it is the belt, it'll most likely continue to make horrible noises. You may have a bad bearing somewhere as well which could create the sound. I just know certain belts will make a range of weird/annoying sounds. Sure, you can drive it. The sound may just get worse. I just like to find the issue before/if it turns into something more. That's just me though