Hey folks! Just wanted to post about an "issue" I've had since owning my FJ62. In cooler weather whenever I start the car I hear a knocking "thuck thuck thuck" sound while cranking. It doesn't happen when the engine is warm and goes away as soon as the truck starts.
A bit of history about the engine. When I got the truck the head was cracked so I sourced another one from Deathvalleypaul here on Mud which he had rebuilt and shipped over. The engine itself runs great with awesome compression numbers for having 230k miles. (150-155 psi on cylinders). I'm inclined to think that the motor isn't the problem but I don't know. I know my starter isn't in the best shape as you hear it for a sec after you release the ignition and my local mechanic confirmed it'll probably go soon.
I guess my question is, could the starter be making that sound? I just wanted to pick your brains to see if this is common or something obvious. I do plan on changing the starter anyway because I don't want to get stranded but thought I'd post here first.
When I have time my plan is to pull the ignition wire and get under the truck but I'll need the help of a buddy to do that and I live alone.
A bit of history about the engine. When I got the truck the head was cracked so I sourced another one from Deathvalleypaul here on Mud which he had rebuilt and shipped over. The engine itself runs great with awesome compression numbers for having 230k miles. (150-155 psi on cylinders). I'm inclined to think that the motor isn't the problem but I don't know. I know my starter isn't in the best shape as you hear it for a sec after you release the ignition and my local mechanic confirmed it'll probably go soon.
I guess my question is, could the starter be making that sound? I just wanted to pick your brains to see if this is common or something obvious. I do plan on changing the starter anyway because I don't want to get stranded but thought I'd post here first.
When I have time my plan is to pull the ignition wire and get under the truck but I'll need the help of a buddy to do that and I live alone.