Strange noise... anyone else (or can help)?

[Odysseus]

First off - This is a great forum. Thanks all.

This has been a interesting issue which I don't know what it is. I have a standard (non adventure) model H3, just 10k miles, bought in 8/05.

Often in the mornings right when I start up, there is a fast clicking/tapping noise from the engine area. However it is ONLY in the morning, and when you start it up later in the day (even after 8 hours say at work going home) it does not make this noise and idle's normally. If in the morning I drive it just a block, the sound is gone. I brought it to the dealer, and even though they had it 2 days to check it out, they say they cannot hear it. I doubt that a little. It's a metallic/plastic sounding fast tick.

Also, this bugs me too - a very slight shrilling fast tick is heard while driving. You can't hear it inside the cab, but if I am driving with the window down and come next to a wall or car, you can hear it bounce off. It's weird.

Ohh - and BTW, for those with black H3's - yes there is an issue of water marks staying in the paint on the fiberglass pieces. It's not a good thing. I am glad I bought the paint protection deal from the dealer, as now they have to warranty the paint for any defects.