Ticking at Low RPMs

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KEKEPANIA416
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'92 Mazda MX-3, 1.8L DOHC, Manual, 11,150 miles

The engine is clicking/ ticking at low RPMs (Under 1.5) and [ticks quieter] when I push in the clutch.

I saw a similar post for the '97 pontiac. Someone answered that a lifter is not getting enough oil until the higher RPMs, however I'm not sure what action to take. I'd rather not ruin the gasket if I don't have to. And could there be any other explanations?

Thanks,
Kekepania
Nov 7, 2007 at 4:21 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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When was the last oil change? what weight oil was used? does it do it all the time or just hot?, cold?
Nov 7, 2007 at 7:59 AM
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hot and cold.

20W-50

I dont know when the oil was last changed, [I'm not the primary owner/mainainer] but it looks brand new, and its full.

And this just started last night.
Nov 7, 2007 at 8:11 PM
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Sounds like it could very well be a lifter.If you are going to replace one of them, I would do them all.
Nov 8, 2007 at 7:19 AM