My jeep is getting its roof painted and im only starting it once or twice real quick in the morning. And when I do it starts ticking really loud but once I put the break on to put it into drive it stops. And it usually only happens once. Is this the start of a rod knock or something else? Is there anything I can do to fix this?

 

if you let it run does the noise remain or does it go away

 

It seems too go away. It starts off really loud then pretty much goes away. If its still there its real quite

 

It's your lifters pumping up. Don't worry about it. Drive it til it drops..

 

O man im so glad its not a rod knock. I was starting to worry. Thanks for ur help

 

No prob. If its rod or main bearings going out theres one easy check.
Start the car, put her in gear with your left foot on the brake. With your right foot step on the gas and lightly "power brake" it. If she knocks, you got problems. If she is quiet, all is good. Do this at operating temps....

 

Ok ill have to try that when I get a chance. Thanks again