Hey guys, at start up there is a ticking noise, (similar to lifters but harsher sound, and louder), coming from turbo. It stops after about 1 minute of driving. But does it at cold starts and warm starts. Ticking also increases with revs. Any ideas...

i have a similar sortta sound but it goes away after about 5 seconds after a cold start... mine sounds like its comming from the tail shaft or something just hitting something under the car...

Yeah I'm pretty sure its coming from the turbo. Sounds loudest at the exaust side, not intake. cheers for the reply jeffo, Anyone else had this prob...

it could just be the exhast to turbo gasket, i had a 200sx that did it and 3 mates with slivias that did it. it will cost about $40 fo the gasket and if you do the work it's free but most shops (in adelaide) charge about $200 for the job all up

ditto - had the same problem too - if you cant find one you might have to get some gasket paper and sealer and make one up -

usually those gaskets are made from soft metal. you should still be able so get one from holden if not im sure your local mechanic or even auto parts store should be able to source one

holden or nissan for about 50 bucks. rip off, but you need it

Yeah $50 is heaps. When I did head and pulled turbo out I used the old gasket (turbo to extractors) and sealer. Prob why its stuffed eh... :x

yep they put up with alot of crap tho dude, pressure, crazy heat and your right foot Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

The aftermarket or crappy metal gaskets don't seal right and its like blowing a gum leaf as it makes that sound. Imagine the same kinda thing happening to that gasket. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.