Ping in Engine Bay...

[Kioshi]

Its been happening for a good 2-3 weeks now. Back in Dec. i filled gas tank at Shell w/ 91 V Power and drove off. Gradually coming at a stop light, when fully stopped i heard a ping/tink noise near the front. I thought maybe something in the many compartments was being hit on something when the car comes to a complete stop, but removed everything and the noise still continued...

It only happens when the car comes to a full stop, does not come when accelerating from the start or in between shifting gears.

Before i go to Toyota dealership and they start pointing fingers at my NST SSK (again)....I would like your guys' help...

I opened the hood to see if anything loose might be hitting against something, but everything (visually from the top) i touched was in place and pretty rigid and sturdy..

thanks in advance~