2001 Chevy Malibu ticking in engine

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
62,200 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ORDON1
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the engine makes a loud ticking noise when started and when it warms up it quiets down to a softer ticking noise. What could be the problem? the car runs fine otherwise
Mar 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This can be a faulty valve lash adjuster, try doing an engine service with a good quality engine flush, this may help clean and carbon deposits from the adjuster, if it is still noisy it will have to be replaced.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM