f430 ticking noise on cold start up

[RichardCHXX]

So I have this for the last few weeks, engine runs smooth as a baby once warm, any thoughts I know split headers can be one cause ?

[andyvdg]

Sounds like split manifold, TADTS. £5kish to replace from memory.

[dvb247]

defo manifolds are cracked

[RichardCHXX]

Poss indeed & hope so but I have Capristo 4-2-1 manifolds which are going to be replaced by Kline 4-1 very soon

[Tuscan Wil]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpSi4WUj76c

check the clip out at 3:40.

[RichardCHXX]

thats EXACTLY what I have same side too

[RichardCHXX]

on my Capristo's !!

[stain]

You might be lucky and just have sheared manifold bolts.