ChrisR Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 I am from the UK and last month bought a low mileage Supra GZ Japanese Import 1993 (Automatic). The car is immaculate and engine bay is like new. Now i am getting more used to the Supra i have noticed that when i select 2nd gear and stay on high revs i can hear a rythmic tapping sound coming from the engine which i dont hear when i am in drive. Could someone please advise if this is normal or whether i should be worried. Any help\advice is appreciated Thanks Chris Rimes Supra GZ 1993 Celica GT 1995 Yaris T Sport 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 Hi Chris and welcome to the BBS. Another local. Are you sure the sound is coming from the engine? A few of us have found a similar noise, was associated with a long over due ATF change. A simple drain and refill of 2L of Type IV ATF fluid did the trick. I think one member found he had to do two changes to get the noise to go away. I think it had something to do with the solenoids in the auto box. Check your auto fluid level first. There are threads on here about correct checking procedures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 2, 2003 Author Share Posted April 2, 2003 This is a late reply however a valid one. Today i visited VM Transmission Products to get my auto box serviced, flushed and an oil change. They came recommended by ADI. This issue has been discussed a few times before and recently in this thread Here Basically the tapping noise has now gone and the Auto box feels much smoother. They charged £65 + vat and i supplied the Toyota Type IV ATF. Thanks to ADI for recommending them and to Terminator for the original diagnosis (You were right all along), I wish i had done this sooner. Thanks and Regards ChrisR P.S. I love this site, more than is healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Glad you got it sorted, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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