1999 Chevrolet Lumina ticking comes from the engine.

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA
54,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1999 Chevrolet Lumina 6 cyl mileage: 54,000. The car has been sitting idle for 3 months. When I tried to re-start, a loud, rapid ticking comes from the engine. When I checked the lights, radio, a/c, etc., all worked OK. There seemed to be no loss of power. Before I call a tow-truck, is there something I can do or work on? Thanks.
Jan 12, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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After reading your question we are taking an educated guess that your “ticking” noise is probably a stuck hydraulic lifter. If you let the car idle for a while, there is a good chance that the lifter will come back around and your noise will go away. If it does not, you will have to replace the lifter.
Jan 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM