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That is normal. As long as everything goes away after a few mins. The 6g72 that is in most of the 3000gt s are known for being noisy, but has a limit. During normal operation there will be tapping, sounds a lot like a sewing machine.

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Q: Why do the tappets knock when first starting my Mitsubishi 3000 gt?
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