2006 Scion tC Tapping in engine

2006 SCION TC
61,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TINA88
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hear a lite tapping when car is at 3000 rpms. engine light is not on.
Oct 3, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Have codes read at most autoparts stores for free, post codes in this thread.

The tapping is usually a lifter, but Toyota uses an adjustment shim.
If shim has excessive clearence, I would be concerned about an oil problem.
These shims are designed to last life of car.
Oct 4, 2010 at 9:09 AM