ticking/knocking sound

2005 DODGE STRATUS
103,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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DREARUSH_72
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I had to have the timing belt replaced so had a friend do that for me I drove it bout a couple miles after he was done it wasn't right so then took it to a shop he was only 2 teeth off from having it timed right however after that my engine had a slight tick tick tick sound was told that's normal all engines get a ticking sound well its a yr later now it has gotten to be a ticking/ knocking sound so what do I do
Jan 7, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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HMAC300
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depending on engine it may have bent a valve if timing wasn't set correctly. it may be a lifter as well
Jan 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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DREARUSH_72
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Is this a serious issue I am still praying on this car
Jan 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM
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HMAC300
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a bent valve is serious but if it'snot misfiring then it's probably ok. the other may be the lifter so it will have to have a pro check it out. because I can't hear it it's best to have checked locally
Jan 9, 2016 at 5:50 AM