New tick. New project. Help needed

[wettRunner]

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I just recently started hearing a ticking noise when the engine is warm, just before I got to work (only a 1 mile drive) starts the tick at 2,000 rpms

The oil was at the Lower end of the dipstick but still had an amber color. So I added 1qt to level it off. Still ticking.
I’ve linked a video for you to listen.

Note: I just had the flex plate

 

[wettRunner]

I'm thinking it may be exhaust related since there is no difference in power, and since it seems to be temperature sensitive.

 

[T4R2014]

Check your heat shields on the catalytic converter.

 

[SaulG]

Head pipe to manifold gasket??
Sounds more like a rattle on firewall or plate on front of transmission

 

[gamefreakgc]

Get under there with a rubber mallet. You'll find it.

 

[spartacus]

sounds like the drive shaft noise wouldn't hurt to grease the joints.

 

[MaineRunna]

Did you say that you just had your flex plate replaced? It kind of sounds like maybe one of the torque converter bolts has backed out a little.

 

[wettRunner]

Thank you for all the responses.

I don't notice the noise getting any better or worse, and it ONLY happens at 2,000 rpms. When I go over 2,000 it stops.

I crawled underneath while it was running and heard nothing other than the normal 5vz-fe tick.

I haven't had a ton of time to look so I will update you as soon as possible.