An annoying ticking sound

[Eyvind Spangen]

On Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:41:39 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

>I have a ticking sound coming out of my cylinder head.
> What is it?  A sticky valve.  It's on pretty much all
>the time when I start the car.  Even after its be
>warm, it still ticks.
>
>How can I solve this problem.

You don't mention what car you have, but if it's a '86 or newer, it's
the hydraulic valve lifters that makes the noise. They are probably
worn, and should be replaced when they still ticks with warm engine.
Expect to pay about $200 to get it done.. (10 lifters @ $12 + labor)

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Regards,
ES