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Old Sep 12, 2008
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Weird noise after I parked my car.

Whenever I park the car I hear this weird noise (sounds like fast "tick tick tick" - something dripping on the steel) it goes away after 2 or 3 minutes). Mechanics didn't notice any leaks. Any suggestions what can it be? I have 2002 Honda Civic DX
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Re: Weird noise after I parked my car.

i think its normal, its the hot header and heat shield metals contracting when they cool down. you hear it more in the winter but also in summer. metal expands when hot, and contracts when cold. every car will do it to some degree.
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Re: Weird noise after I parked my car.

Originally Posted by gearbox
i think its normal, its the hot header and heat shield metals contracting when they cool down. you hear it more in the winter but also in summer. metal expands when hot, and contracts when cold. every car will do it to some degree.
i agree with gearbox, especially when you just get off the highway, you can hear it 10ft away.

nothing to worry about.
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Re: Weird noise after I parked my car.

Thanks! Now I don't even worry about it
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