Originally Posted by sethmo

First of all, this noise started up over night. Went to start my car this morning before work and there it was. First thing I checked when I got off work was the timing, everything still lined up fine. next I thought it might be the lifters, but it doesnt sound like any lifter tick I have ever heard, its more of a clattering then a tick.

I checked the plugs, they were fine, put a magnetic tool down the spark plugs, no metal shavings or anything which is good :P

Checked oil, seemed fine, put a bit more in to be sure, started her up and the same noise. Quick video:

http://www.iamsethmo.com/Vids/Galant/clatter.wmv

Doesnt sound like lifter tick to me? More of a clatter

And heres a clip to compare to how it sounded before this clatter:

http://www.iamsethmo.com/Vids/Galant/camgears.wmv

Not sure what else to check, I am kind of stumped. ANd I cant quite pinpoint exaclty where the noise is coming from. Definitely somewhere inside the head. TOok off the valve cover, but nothing foreign inside the head. Not sure where to go from here!