Pinging sound from engine

summerall · #1 (**permalink**) 05-26-2003, 01:38 AM

Hello everyone. I just got a 2003 Tundra V8 stepside. I love the truck and while I was admiring it after pulling into my garage (engine off for about 5-10 mins) a loud pinging noise came from the engine.

This happens while the truck is cooling down and is rather loud. I heard this happen on other cars before but never as loud as on my Tundra. Is this normal??? Does it go away??? It sounds like someone lightly hitting a hammer on a piece of metal.

fedexgnd · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-2003, 11:03 AM

I have a 2003 Tundra V8 and it is making the same sound. Any insight to why would be greatly appreciated

summerall · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2003, 11:13 AM

bump

nhparrot · #4 (**permalink**) 05-27-2003, 12:08 PM

Probably the exhaust pipes cooling.

fteter · #5 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 08:18 PM

Got exactly the same issue on an '03 Limited with less than 2000 miles on it...sounds like I have gremlins with hammers banging on the pipes.

Might just be the exhaust cooling, but I plan to get a few mechanic opinions on it anyway. I'll keep ya'll posted on my findings.

--FMT--

"The only way to beat the lawyers is to die with nothing"

chuff · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 10:13 PM

Isn't that just the cat cooling down?

fteter · #7 (**permalink**) 06-13-2003, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by chuff
Isn't that just the cat cooling down?

More than likely. However, it's so doggone loud that I just can't let it pass without knowing for sure.

--FMT--

"My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I pass out."

scdanny · #8 (**permalink**) 06-13-2003, 07:52 AM

The pinging is just the metal (probably the exhaust) cooling down.

E.Amado · #9 (**permalink**) 06-13-2003, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chuff
Isn't that just the cat cooling down?

There is no CAT in the engine, It is probably a Gremlin

Eric