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2019 Taco Sport Sounds like tapping under the hood

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AzBassman, Feb 25, 2021.

  1. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    AzBassman

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    Just asking around, I just purchased a new to me 2019 Taco Sport. I really didn't notice the tapping before I bought the Taco. Sounds like lifters. I was told this was normal. I have OCD, so it bothers me at times :)
     
  2. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:15 PM
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    Probably noisy injectors. Normal, I'd say.
     
  3. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    Thanks Skydvrr! That's what my research and conversation with Toyo service told me. I'll just stop trying to listen for it. Turn the radio up!:cheers:
     
  4. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    they are noisy engines its prob normal tappet or injectors
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    See, the forum is easing my questions already! Thanks ryanvar42!
     
  6. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    I recently went from a 09 TRD Sport with the 4.0L to our new 2021 TRD Sport and I really have noticed how much noises this 3.5l is. Ticking sounds almost like a lifter or something. Appears to be normal as others I have heard do it as well
     
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    Okay, thanks. I just wanted to make sure the service guy was being honest.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    All wrong

     
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    I've always been a fan of loud injectors. Especially on diesels. When the DFCO stops and the injectors fire back up, has always been so fascinating to me!
     
  10. Feb 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    I have a 2020 sport and it does the same thing. It’s normal
     
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