Ticking sound from the engine

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DELOREANG10
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Ticking sound right after head gasket replacement job:
After the head gasket replacement job, the first time when I started the engine the enginge started to make a ticking sound, this sounds is always present (cold or warm engine) and increases because the RPM increases.
Oct 29, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a collasped lifter and excessive valve lash-
Oct 31, 2011 at 4:10 AM
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